Disp fx of med malleolus of l tibia, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the inner ankle bone (medial malleolus) of the left leg, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, specifically experiencing a delay in the expected healing process, and the fracture site is not open to the external environment.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up visits for a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated displaced medial malleolus fracture of the left tibia. It should be used when the physician notes that the fracture is not healing at the anticipated rate, but there is no open wound associated with the fracture. Examples include clinic visits for cast changes, imaging reviews, or physical therapy where delayed union is identified.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and specifies the "left" medial malleolus.
• Verify the fracture is indeed "displaced" and "closed" for accurate code selection.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or for nonunion, which has a separate code.