Nondisplaced fracture of body of right talus, sequela

This code indicates a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the main part of the right talus bone that was not displaced at the time of injury. It signifies that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is now experiencing long-term effects or complications related to the previous injury. These sequelae could include chronic pain, stiffness, arthritis, or functional limitations.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the body of the right talus. This applies to follow-up encounters occurring after the initial healing period, where the focus is on managing the long-term consequences of the old injury. It is appropriate when the original fracture is no longer acute but continues to impact the patient's health.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) identifying the specific long-term condition(s) being treated (e.g., M19.071 for primary osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or conditions to the historical nondisplaced right talus fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or active fractures; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.