Nondisp avuls fx (chip fracture) of l talus, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient with a nondisplaced avulsion fracture of the left talus. An avulsion fracture, also known as a chip fracture, occurs when a small piece of bone is pulled away from the main bone by a ligament or tendon. In this specific case, the fracture is stable and healing routinely.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is recovering from a left talus avulsion fracture that was initially nondisplaced. It should be used when the physician documents routine healing progress without complications. This applies to follow-up appointments for cast checks, physical therapy evaluations, or general monitoring of the fracture's healing trajectory.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "avulsion" or "chip" fracture of the talus.
• Verify the laterality is clearly documented as "left."
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care with routine healing, not initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.