Nondisp fx of med malleolus of unsp tibia, 7thJ

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a patient with a medial malleolus fracture of the tibia that was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now experiencing delayed healing. The fracture itself is currently nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment.

Apply this code when documenting ongoing care for a patient whose open medial malleolus fracture is not healing at the expected rate. This would be used during subsequent visits after the initial treatment of the open fracture, specifically when delayed union is identified.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" and the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
• Verify the fracture is currently nondisplaced; displaced fractures would require a different seventh character.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for this condition would use a different seventh character.