Disp fx of med malleolus of r tibia, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the inner ankle bone (medial malleolus) in the right leg, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The patient is in a later stage of recovery, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate, but the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a right medial malleolus fracture that was initially displaced and is now exhibiting delayed healing. This is appropriate for subsequent encounters where the fracture has not yet united, and the treatment plan is focused on promoting further healing of the closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" medial malleolus and "displaced" nature of the initial fracture.
• Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that "delayed healing" is explicitly noted by the provider.
• Verify the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) to differentiate from open fractures.