Displ avuls fracture (chip fracture) of right talus, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a small fragment of bone being pulled away from the main body of the right talus, specifically due to a ligament or tendon attachment, which was displaced at the time of injury. The "sequela" aspect indicates that this code is used for conditions that are residual effects or complications of that original avulsion fracture, occurring after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

This code is appropriate for documenting long-term problems or chronic conditions directly resulting from a previously sustained displaced avulsion fracture of the right talus. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or degenerative changes in the ankle joint attributable to the old fracture. It should be used when the patient is no longer in the initial healing phase of the fracture.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old avulsion fracture of the right talus.
• Do not use this code for the initial or acute treatment of the fracture; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as chronic pain (G89.29) or osteoarthritis (M19.90), if supported by documentation.