Nondisp avuls fx (chip fracture) of r talus, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the main bone of the right talus, but the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and "delayed healing" specifies that the bone is not mending at the expected rate.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing treatment of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced avulsion fracture of the right talus, and the physician documents that the healing process is slower than anticipated. This would be used for follow-up appointments, cast changes, or physical therapy sessions related to the delayed healing of this specific fracture.

• Ensure physician documentation clearly states "nondisplaced avulsion fracture" of the right talus and explicitly mentions "delayed healing."
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Verify laterality (right talus) is accurately documented.