Oth fracture of unsp talus, subs for fx w malunion

This code signifies a healed but improperly aligned fracture of the talus, a bone in the ankle, that is currently under active treatment or follow-up. The specific location of the fracture within the talus is not documented, and the healing has resulted in a deformity.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously sustained talus fracture that has healed with malunion. This includes scenarios where the malunion is being monitored, or the patient is undergoing rehabilitation or further surgical intervention to address the deformity.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies a subsequent encounter for the fracture.
• Verify that the fracture site within the talus is not specified; otherwise, a more specific code may be appropriate.
• Do not use for nonunion (failure to heal) or initial encounters.