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

This code signifies a fracture where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the main body of the left talus due to a ligament or tendon attachment. The fracture fragments are not in their anatomical alignment, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced avulsion fracture of the left talus, where the skin is not broken. This is appropriate for the initial treatment phase, such as casting or surgical repair.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" talus and "avulsion" or "chip" fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is "displaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.