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

This code signifies a specific type of ankle fracture where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the main talus bone in the left foot, but the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture, and "delayed healing" specifies that the fracture is not mending as quickly as expected.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for a left talus avulsion fracture that is not displaced, and the physician documents that the healing process is taking longer than anticipated. This would apply to scenarios such as cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or repeat imaging to assess healing progress when delayed union is noted.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" talus and "nondisplaced avulsion fracture."
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care and that delayed healing is explicitly stated or clearly implied by the physician's notes.
• Distinguish from initial encounters or encounters for routine healing without complications.