Nondisplaced bimalleolar fracture of left lower leg, init

This diagnosis code signifies a fracture involving both the medial and lateral malleoli of the left ankle, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. This injury is considered a closed fracture, meaning the skin over the fracture site is intact. It represents the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a bimalleolar fracture of the left ankle that is confirmed to be nondisplaced. This includes scenarios such as emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or admissions for definitive treatment of the acute fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "bimalleolar" for the left lower leg.
• Verify this is the patient's first encounter for this specific fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures have distinct coding pathways.