Nondisplaced pilon fracture of left tibia, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture of the distal tibia involving the weight-bearing surface of the ankle joint (pilon fracture) on the left side. The bone fragments are in their anatomical position, meaning there is no significant displacement. This code is used for the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture, where the skin remains intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced pilon fracture of the left tibia. This would typically be documented after initial imaging (e.g., X-ray, CT scan) confirms the fracture type and lack of displacement. It is appropriate for the initial emergency department visit or the first encounter with an orthopedic specialist for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "left tibia" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture; subsequent care would use a different 7th character.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (skin not broken) to differentiate from open fractures.