Nondisp Maisonneuve's fx l leg, 7thD

This code describes a specific type of ankle fracture where the fibula is broken high up near the knee, often accompanied by ankle ligament damage, but the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. This particular instance refers to a follow-up visit for a left leg fracture that is healing as expected without complications, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed Maisonneuve's fracture of the left leg that is healing routinely. It applies when the fracture is closed (no open wound) and there are no signs of delayed healing, nonunion, or other complications.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "left leg" for accurate coding.
• Verify that the encounter is for a subsequent visit and that healing is progressing routinely, not delayed or complicated.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures would require a different seventh character.