Displaced Maisonneuve's fracture of left leg, init

This code signifies a specific type of spiral fracture of the proximal fibula, often associated with a tear of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis and/or a medial malleolar fracture or deltoid ligament rupture. The "displaced" nature indicates that the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This injury affects the left lower leg.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed Maisonneuve's fracture of the left leg where the fracture fragments are displaced. This is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter, such as in an emergency department or initial orthopedic consultation, for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left leg" and "displaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the encounter is the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) as opposed to an open fracture.