Nondisp trimalleol fx r low leg, 7thJ

This code describes a right lower leg fracture involving all three malleoli (medial, lateral, and posterior) that is not displaced. It specifically indicates an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is currently in a phase of delayed healing, meaning the bone is not mending at the expected rate.

Use this code for a patient presenting for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced trimalleolar fracture of the right lower leg. This applies when the initial injury was an open fracture of a severe type and the physician documents that the healing process is prolonged beyond the typical timeframe.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "right lower leg" for the trimalleolar fracture.
• Verify the fracture was initially classified as an open fracture Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the physician's assessment explicitly states "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.