Oth fracture of left talus, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the left talus, other than a displaced or nondisplaced fracture of the talar neck or body, that is currently in a phase of delayed healing. The patient has previously been seen for this injury, and the healing process is not progressing as expected within the typical timeframe.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed left talus fracture (excluding neck/body fractures) presents with evidence of delayed union or non-union. It should be used when the physician explicitly documents that the fracture healing is protracted or not occurring at the anticipated rate.

• Ensure physician documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" or similar terminology for the left talus fracture.
• Verify that the fracture location is "other" than the talar neck or body.
• This code is for subsequent encounters only; an initial encounter would use a different seventh character.