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

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a nondisplaced avulsion (chip) fracture of an unspecified talus bone, and the fracture is now healing routinely. An avulsion fracture occurs when a small piece of bone is pulled away by a tendon or ligament. "Nondisplaced" indicates the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where the patient's talus avulsion fracture is progressing as expected without complications. This includes routine follow-up appointments for cast checks, physical therapy evaluations, or general monitoring of healing. It signifies that the initial treatment phase is complete, and the fracture is on a normal healing trajectory.

• Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified talus" if the laterality (left/right) is not documented.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with routine healing. Do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.
• Confirm the fracture is indeed an avulsion type and nondisplaced based on imaging and physician notes.