Displ avuls fx (chip fracture) of unsp talus, 7thB

This code signifies a fracture where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the main body of the talus, an ankle bone, due to a ligament or tendon injury. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not in their normal alignment, and it is an open fracture, indicating a break in the skin communicating with the fracture site.

Use this code for the initial treatment of an open avulsion fracture of the talus when the specific location on the talus is not documented. This applies to emergency department visits, initial surgical repair, or the first encounter for definitive treatment of the injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "open" and "displaced" for accurate code assignment.
• If the specific location of the avulsion on the talus is known (e.g., lateral process), a more specific code should be used.
• This "initial encounter" code is used as long as the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture.