Nondisp fx of neck of right talus, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the neck of the right talus bone, where the bone fragments remain in their anatomical position without significant displacement. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin over the injury is intact, and this encounter represents the initial treatment or evaluation of the injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the right talar neck, confirmed by imaging (e.g., X-ray, CT scan). This is appropriate for the initial visit where the fracture is identified and treatment planning begins, such as casting or splinting.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "closed" for the right talus neck fracture.
• The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment.
• Verify laterality (right) is clearly documented to avoid coding errors.