Unspecified fracture of unspecified talus, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previous, unspecified fracture of the talus bone in the foot. It signifies that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that past fracture.

Apply this code when documenting conditions like chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitations that are a direct consequence of an old, healed talus fracture. This is used when the specific type of talus fracture (e.g., body, neck) was not documented or is unknown, and the patient is presenting for treatment of these persistent sequelae.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Avoid using this code for acute or subacute fractures; it is strictly for late effects.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous talus fracture.