Displ avuls fx (chip fracture) of r talus, 7thG

This code signifies a right talus avulsion fracture, also known as a chip fracture, where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the main bone by a ligament or tendon, and it is displaced. The "G" seventh character indicates that the patient is in the healing phase, but the fracture is not progressing as expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated displaced avulsion fracture of the right talus is experiencing delayed healing. This includes situations where the fracture site is still symptomatic, shows insufficient callus formation on imaging, or requires further intervention due to slow recovery.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the right talus avulsion fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically an "avulsion" or "chip" type and is displaced.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment or a sequela.