Nondisp bimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thD

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a bimalleolar fracture of the ankle that is not displaced and is located in an unspecified lower leg. At this stage, the fracture is healing routinely without complications and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Use this code for subsequent visits when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced bimalleolar fracture. This applies when the fracture is progressing as expected, and the encounter is for routine follow-up, cast changes, or monitoring of healing.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "bimalleolar" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter" and that healing is "routine" for this specific seventh character.
• If the fracture is displaced, open, or experiencing delayed/nonunion, a different code and seventh character would be appropriate.