Nondisp avuls fracture (chip fracture) of right talus, init

This code signifies a fracture of the right talus bone where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the main bone by a ligament or tendon, but the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. This type of fracture is often referred to as a chip fracture.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, closed avulsion fracture of the right talus. It is used when the fracture has not broken through the skin and the bone fragments are not displaced.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right talus" and "avulsion fracture" or "chip fracture."
• Verify the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture, not subsequent care.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures require different coding.