Disp fx of medial malleolus of left tibia, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the inner ankle bone (medial malleolus) of the left lower leg, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It indicates that this is the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-open fracture of the left medial malleolus that shows displacement on imaging. This is appropriate for the initial visit where definitive treatment, such as casting or surgical planning, is initiated.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" and "displaced" for accurate code selection.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) and this is the "initial encounter" for treatment.
• Do not use for subsequent encounters or for open fractures.