Displaced dome fracture of right talus, init for opn fx

This code signifies a fracture of the dome (top, articulating surface) of the talus bone in the right foot, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the skin and soft tissues overlying the fracture site have been broken, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This code is for the initial treatment phase of such an injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced open fracture of the right talar dome. This would apply to emergency department visits, initial surgical interventions, or the first encounter for definitive treatment of this specific injury.

• Always verify laterality (right vs. left) and the specific bone involved.
• Ensure the "B" seventh character is used only for the initial encounter for an open fracture.
• Distinguish between displaced and nondisplaced fractures; this code is specific to displaced.