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

This diagnosis code indicates a break in the neck of the talus bone in the left foot that has not shifted out of alignment. The fracture is considered "closed," meaning the skin over the injury is intact and not broken.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the left talar neck. It would be used for the emergency department visit, initial orthopedic consultation, or first surgical encounter if applicable.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left" talus.
• Verify the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (no open wound communicating with the fracture site).