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

This code signifies an injury where a small fragment of bone has been pulled away from the main body of the talus, a bone in the ankle, due to the forceful pull of a ligament or tendon. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not properly aligned, and it is a closed fracture, indicating the skin remains intact. This specific code is for the initial treatment of such an injury when the exact location on the talus is not specified.

Use this code for the initial encounter of a patient presenting with an avulsion (chip) fracture of the talus where imaging confirms displacement, and the fracture has not broken through the skin. This applies when the physician's documentation does not specify which part of the talus (e.g., neck, body) is affected.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and "avulsion fracture" of the talus.
• Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for treatment of the fracture.
• If the specific location on the talus is documented (e.g., neck, body), a more specific code should be used.