Nondisp Maisonneuve's fx left leg, init for opn fx type I/2

This code describes a Maisonneuve's fracture of the left leg where the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical position (nondisplaced). This specific type of fracture involves a spiral fracture of the proximal fibula with an associated injury to the deltoid ligament and/or medial malleolus, and disruption of the tibiofibular syndesmosis. The "open fracture type I or II" indicates that there is a break in the skin, with minimal to moderate soft tissue damage and wound contamination.

Use this code for a patient presenting with an acute, open Maisonneuve's fracture of the left leg, where the fracture is confirmed to be nondisplaced. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter, such as in the emergency department or for the first surgical intervention. It signifies the initial phase of care for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left leg" and "nondisplaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the open fracture type (I or II) is documented; if not specified, query the provider.
• Remember the "B" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for an open fracture. Subsequent care would use different seventh characters.