Disp fx of lateral malleolus of l fibula, 7thH

This code describes a left ankle fracture involving the outer bony prominence (lateral malleolus) of the fibula, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. It specifically indicates that the fracture broke through the skin (open fracture, type I or II) and is not healing as expected during a follow-up visit.

Apply this code for patients presenting for ongoing care of a previously diagnosed displaced open lateral malleolus fracture of the left fibula, where the healing process is prolonged beyond the typical timeframe. This would be used during subsequent encounters after the initial treatment, such as during cast changes, wound care, or follow-up imaging to assess healing progress.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "left" fibula lateral malleolus.
• Confirm the open fracture type (I or II) and explicit mention of delayed healing.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different seventh character.