Nondisp fx of med malleolus of l tibia, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the inner ankle bone (medial malleolus) of the left lower leg that is still in its correct anatomical position (nondisplaced). The fracture has not healed as expected, indicating a nonunion, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment of this unhealed fracture.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated nondisplaced medial malleolus fracture of the left tibia is being seen for ongoing management of a documented nonunion. This includes visits for evaluation, imaging, or treatment planning (e.g., for surgery to address the nonunion) of the unhealed fracture.

• Always confirm documentation explicitly states "nonunion" for this code to be appropriate.
• Ensure the fracture is specified as "nondisplaced" and located on the "left medial malleolus."
• This "K" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture with nonunion; do not use for initial care or routine healing.