Disp fx of neck of unsp talus, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture of the talus bone's neck, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. The "unspecified" aspect indicates that the laterality (left or right foot) was not documented. This code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient is being monitored for a displaced talar neck fracture that is healing routinely. Examples include follow-up appointments for cast changes, X-ray evaluations showing expected callus formation, or physical therapy sessions during the routine healing phase. It should be used after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "neck of talus."
• Only use this code for subsequent encounters where healing is routine; use different codes for delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.
• If laterality (left or right) is documented, a more specific code should be selected.