Displ bimalleol fx l low leg, 7thM

This code signifies a displaced fracture affecting both malleoli of the left lower leg, which has failed to heal properly (nonunion). It specifically applies to a subsequent encounter where the initial fracture was an open fracture of Gustilo type I or II.

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care, treatment of nonunion, or complications related to a previously sustained open bimalleolar fracture of the left lower leg. This is applicable when the fracture has not healed as expected and the patient is past the initial healing phase.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "bimalleolar" for the left lower leg.
• Verify that the encounter is "subsequent" and that the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II."
• Confirm the presence of "nonunion" as documented by the provider.