Displaced fracture of body of unspecified talus, sequela

This code indicates a past, healed fracture of the main part of the talus bone that was displaced at the time of injury, and the patient is now experiencing a residual condition or complication directly related to that old fracture. The specific talus (e.g., left or right) is not documented.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a chronic issue, such as pain, deformity, or limited range of motion, that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained and now healed displaced fracture of the talar body. This code is appropriate when the initial injury occurred in the past and the patient is no longer in the acute phase of treatment for the fracture itself.

• Assign this code as a secondary diagnosis when the sequela is the primary reason for the encounter.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old displaced talus fracture.
• Do not use for acute or subacute fractures; those require codes from the initial or subsequent encounter categories.