Disp fx of body of right talus, subs for fx w delay heal

This code describes a fracture involving the body of the right talus, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is exhibiting delayed healing, meaning the bone is not mending at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced right talus body fracture is being managed for slow or incomplete bone union. It should be used when documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or similar terminology indicating a prolonged healing process for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "body of talus" for the right foot.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and not initial or sequela.
• Look for explicit physician documentation of "delayed healing" to support this specificity.