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

This code signifies a fracture where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the main bone of the talus, but the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. The patient is in a follow-up phase of treatment, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters of a patient diagnosed with a nondisplaced avulsion fracture of an unspecified talus, where the physician explicitly documents delayed healing. This would be used after the initial treatment phase, indicating ongoing management due to slow recovery.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the fracture is indeed nondisplaced and an avulsion type.
• Confirm the encounter is subsequent to the initial treatment.