Nondisp fx of med malleolus of r tibia, 7thJ

This code signifies a non-displaced break in the medial malleolus (the inner ankle bone) of the right lower leg. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now in a phase of delayed healing.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a right medial malleolus fracture that was initially open and is not healing at the expected rate. This applies after the initial treatment phase, but before full union is achieved.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and identifies the right tibia's medial malleolus.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and that delayed healing is explicitly noted.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture.