Disp fx of body of left talus, subs for fx w malunion

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the left talus bone that has healed incorrectly, resulting in a deformity (malunion). This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this malunited fracture, rather than initial treatment.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being managed for a previously sustained, displaced left talar body fracture that has healed in an unsatisfactory alignment. This includes visits for assessment of the malunion, planning for corrective surgery, or post-operative care following a procedure to address the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left talus body.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Confirm laterality (left) is explicitly documented to avoid coding errors.