Disp fx of med malleolus of r tibia, 7thB

This code signifies a break in the inner bony prominence of the right ankle (medial malleolus) where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. The fracture is an open type I or II, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site, but the skin damage is relatively minor. This code is specifically for the initial treatment phase of such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a displaced open fracture of the medial malleolus of the right tibia, consistent with Gustilo-Anderson type I or II classification. This would typically be used in emergency department settings, initial surgical admissions, or the first visit to an orthopedic specialist following the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "right tibia" for the medial malleolus fracture.
• Verify the open fracture type is documented as I or II; higher types (III) would require a different code.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent care would use a different seventh character.