Disp fx of post pro of right talus, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a break in the back part of the right ankle bone (talus) that is no longer in its proper anatomical alignment. The patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated displaced posterior talus fracture of the right foot is experiencing delayed union. This includes situations where imaging confirms persistent fracture lines and the physician documents slow or insufficient callus formation.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for the right posterior talus fracture.
• Verify the fracture is indeed "displaced" and not "nondisplaced."
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.