Displ bimalleol fx l low leg, subs for clos fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture involving both the medial and lateral malleoli of the left ankle, where the bone fragments are not in their anatomical alignment. This specific code is used during the healing phase of a closed fracture, indicating that the patient is receiving follow-up care and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

Apply this code for a patient presenting for a follow-up visit after initial treatment of a displaced bimalleolar fracture of the left lower leg. This is appropriate when the fracture was initially closed (skin intact) and the physician documents routine healing during the subsequent encounter. It would be used for cast changes, follow-up X-rays, or physical therapy evaluations during the uncomplicated healing period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "bimalleolar" for the left lower leg.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the fracture is "closed" with "routine healing."
• Do not use for initial treatment, open fractures, or encounters with delayed/nonunion healing.