Nondisp bimalleol fx l low leg, 7thG

This 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. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a left bimalleolar fracture that was initially treated non-surgically or has undergone initial stabilization, and the clinician notes delayed union of the bone. This would be used for subsequent visits where the primary focus is monitoring and managing the slow healing process of the closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "left lower leg," "bimalleolar," "nondisplaced," and "delayed healing."
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures would require a different seventh character.