Nondisp fx of med malleolus of r tibia, 7thG

This code signifies a right ankle injury involving a break in the medial malleolus of the tibia that has not shifted from its normal position. The patient is in a follow-up phase of care, and the fracture is healing slower than expected, but the skin remains intact over the injury site.

Apply this code for patients presenting for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced right medial malleolus fracture where the healing process is prolonged. This would be used during subsequent visits after the initial treatment, indicating a complication of delayed union for a closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "medial malleolus of right tibia."
• The "G" seventh character is crucial for indicating delayed healing in a subsequent encounter.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) to avoid using codes for open fractures.