Disp fx of med malleolus of l tibia, 7thD

This code signifies a fracture of the inner ankle bone (medial malleolus) in the left lower leg that has shifted out of its normal alignment. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and it is healing as expected without complications, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code for subsequent visits where a patient is being monitored for a previously diagnosed displaced medial malleolus fracture of the left tibia. This includes routine cast changes, follow-up X-rays to assess healing progress, or physical therapy sessions during the normal healing phase of a closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" tibia and "medial malleolus" to differentiate from other ankle fractures.
• Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that healing is "routine" and the fracture is "closed."
• Pair with appropriate procedure codes for services rendered during the follow-up visit (e.g., cast application, X-ray).