Displaced pilon fx left tibia, subs for clos fx w routn heal

This code describes a fracture of the distal end of the left tibia (pilon fracture) that is no longer in its anatomical alignment. The patient is in a follow-up phase of treatment, and the fracture is closed (skin intact) and healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a displaced pilon fracture of the left tibia is receiving routine follow-up care. This includes visits for cast changes, wound checks (if applicable to the closed nature), or imaging to monitor normal healing progress. It would be used after the initial treatment phase and before the fracture is fully healed.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "left" tibia and "displaced" pilon fracture.
• Confirm the encounter is for routine follow-up of a closed fracture.
• Do not use for initial treatment, nonunion, malunion, or open fractures.