Disp fx of med malleolus of l tibia, 7thE

This code signifies a fracture of the inner ankle bone of the left lower leg, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically applies to an open fracture (skin broken) that is either Type I or Type II, and the patient is currently in the routine healing phase following initial treatment.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated open, displaced medial malleolus fracture of the left tibia. It should be used when the fracture is healing as expected without complications, and the encounter is for routine follow-up care, such as cast changes, wound checks, or monitoring progress.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "medial malleolus of left tibia."
• Verify the open fracture type (I or II) and that the encounter is for "subsequent care with routine healing."
• Do not use for initial treatment or for encounters involving delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.