Nondisp 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 bone of the talus (an ankle bone) due to a ligament or tendon injury. The bone fragment is not significantly displaced from its original position. This specific code indicates that the skin and soft tissue surrounding the fracture site have been broken, exposing the bone to the outside environment.

Use this code for a patient presenting with an open avulsion fracture of the talus where the specific location on the talus is not documented. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of such an injury, including surgical repair or initial wound care.

• Ensure documentation specifies an "open" fracture; otherwise, a closed fracture code should be used.
• Verify that the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture. Subsequent care will require a different encounter character.
• If the specific location of the avulsion on the talus (e.g., body, neck) is documented, a more specific code should be selected.