Disp fx of medial malleolus of right tibia, sequela

This code signifies a past fracture of the medial malleolus (the inner ankle bone) of the right tibia that was displaced at the time of injury, and the patient is now experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect from that previous injury. These sequelae can include chronic pain, stiffness, nonunion, malunion, or post-traumatic arthritis.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom directly attributable to a previously sustained and healed, or healing, displaced fracture of the right medial malleolus. This applies when the original injury is no longer acute, and the focus of care is on the lasting consequences.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior displaced right medial malleolus fracture.
• This code requires a 7th character of 'S' for sequela, indicating a complication or residual effect.
• Do not use this code for acute or active treatment of the initial fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code.