Displaced bimalleolar fracture of left lower leg, sequela

This code describes a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previous injury involving a fracture of both the medial and lateral malleoli of the left ankle, which was initially displaced. The fracture itself has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that past injury.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, post-traumatic arthritis, or deformity in the left ankle that are a direct result of a previously sustained and healed displaced bimalleolar fracture. This code is appropriate when the initial acute injury has resolved, and the patient is being treated for the lasting consequences.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) describing the specific sequela being treated (e.g., M25.572 for chronic left ankle pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior displaced bimalleolar fracture of the left lower leg.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture treatment; it is exclusively for sequelae.