Disp fx of neck of right talus, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the neck of the right talus bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific injury is an open fracture, meaning there is a wound that communicates with the fracture site, and it represents the initial treatment encounter for this condition.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, open, displaced fracture of the right talar neck. This is appropriate for the initial surgical or non-surgical management of such an injury. It should be used when the patient is first seen for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open" for the right talus neck fracture.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Always review operative reports or emergency department notes for details on the fracture type and laterality.