Oth fracture of left talus, subs for fx w malunion

This code indicates a fracture of the left talus, excluding specific types like displaced or nondisplaced, that is currently healing with an abnormal alignment of the bone fragments. The malunion implies that the bone has healed, but not in its correct anatomical position, potentially leading to functional impairment.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a previously diagnosed left talus fracture is being treated for a malunion. This applies when the patient is receiving ongoing care, such as physical therapy, imaging, or surgical planning, specifically addressing the improperly healed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left talus.
• Verify that this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Do not use if the fracture is still in the acute healing phase or if it's a nonunion (failure to heal).