Nondisp fx of neck of right talus, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture of the neck of the right talus bone that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. The "D" suffix indicates that this is a follow-up encounter for a fracture that is healing routinely without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced right talus neck fracture. It applies when the fracture is progressing as expected through the normal healing process, such as cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or follow-up imaging to monitor healing.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "right talus neck" to accurately assign this code.
• The "D" suffix is crucial for subsequent encounters where routine healing is documented; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion.
• Verify laterality (right) is clearly documented to avoid coding errors.