Nondisplaced Maisonneuve's fracture of unsp leg, init

This code describes a specific type of ankle fracture where there is a spiral fracture of the proximal fibula, often associated with a tear of the tibiofibular syndesmosis and/or a fracture of the medial malleolus, but without displacement of the bone fragments. It indicates that the injury is recent and the fracture is closed, meaning the skin is intact over the fracture site.

Use this code for the initial encounter of a patient diagnosed with a Maisonneuve's fracture that is documented as nondisplaced and closed. This typically occurs after an external rotation injury to the ankle. It is appropriate when the specific leg (left or right) is not documented in the medical record.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "closed fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify if the specific leg (left or right) is mentioned; if so, a more specific code should be used.
• This "A" suffix indicates the initial encounter for the fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.