Displ avulsion fracture (chip fracture) of right talus, init

This code signifies a fracture where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the main bone mass of the right talus due to ligament or tendon traction. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not in their normal alignment, and it is a closed fracture, indicating the skin remains intact. This specific code is for the initial treatment phase of such an injury.

Use this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced avulsion fracture of the right talus. This applies to situations where the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture, such as casting, splinting, or surgical repair. It is appropriate for the first visit where the fracture is definitively diagnosed and treatment begins.

• Confirm laterality (right) and the specific bone (talus) are accurately documented.
• Verify the fracture type is explicitly stated as an "avulsion" or "chip" fracture and is "displaced."
• Ensure the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture, not a subsequent follow-up.