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

This code signifies a break in the neck of the talus bone, located in the ankle, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically applies to the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture, meaning the skin over the fracture site is intact. The "unspecified" nature indicates that the laterality (left or right) of the talus involved is not documented.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the talar neck, where the medical record does not specify if it's the left or right ankle. This code is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment, such as casting, splinting, or surgical planning, when there is no open wound associated with the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "closed fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• If laterality (left or right) is documented, a more specific code from the S92.11- series should be used.
• The 7th character "A" indicates an initial encounter for active treatment; subsequent encounters will require different 7th character extensions.