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

This code signifies a specific type of ankle fracture involving a small bone fragment (avulsion or chip) that has pulled away from the right talus bone. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not properly aligned, and it is currently healing with malunion, indicating an unsatisfactory alignment of the bone fragments during the healing process. This code is used during the period of active treatment for the malunion.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a displaced avulsion fracture of the right talus that has healed or is healing in a malunited position. This would include visits for assessment of the malunion, planning for corrective surgery, or conservative management of the malunion. It is appropriate when the fracture itself is no longer in the initial healing phase but the malunion is the primary focus of the encounter.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" talus and confirms the "displaced avulsion fracture" type with evidence of "malunion."
• This code is for a "subsequent encounter," so it should not be used for the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Always code the underlying cause of the fracture if known and applicable, following ICD-10-CM sequencing guidelines.