Nondisp fx of lateral malleolus of l fibula, 7thD

This code describes a left ankle injury involving a break in the outer bony prominence of the fibula (lateral malleolus) that has not shifted out of alignment. This specific code is used when the patient is seen for follow-up care of this fracture, which is currently healing normally without complications and the skin over the fracture remains intact.

Apply this code for follow-up visits where a patient is receiving routine care for a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced, closed fracture of the left lateral malleolus. This includes appointments for cast changes, wound checks (if applicable to the initial injury, but the fracture itself is closed), or general monitoring of healing progress during the routine recovery period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left" lateral malleolus.
• The "D" in the seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing. Do not use for initial treatment or for delayed/nonunion healing.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) as opposed to an open fracture.