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

This code signifies a chronic or late-effect condition resulting from a displaced avulsion fracture of the left talus. An avulsion fracture occurs when a small piece of bone is pulled away from the main bone by a tendon or ligament, and "displaced" indicates the bone fragments are not in their normal alignment. The "sequela" designation means this code is used for complications or conditions arising directly from the initial injury, even after the acute phase has passed.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with ongoing symptoms or complications directly attributable to a previously sustained and healed, or still healing, displaced avulsion fracture of the left talus. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, or degenerative changes in the ankle joint that are documented as a direct result of the old injury. It should be used for follow-up care related to the long-term effects of the fracture.

• Always assign an additional code to describe the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis) if applicable.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced avulsion fracture of the left talus.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is specifically for late effects or complications.