Nondisplaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, init

This code signifies a fracture involving both the medial and lateral malleoli of the right ankle, where the bone fragments remain in their anatomical position without displacement. It indicates that this is the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific closed fracture, meaning the skin over the fracture site is intact.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment phase for a patient presenting with a right bimalleolar ankle fracture that imaging confirms as nondisplaced. This is appropriate for emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or hospital admissions directly following the injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and identifies both malleoli (medial and lateral) as fractured.
• Verify that this is indeed the "initial encounter" for treatment of this specific fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (no open wound communicating with the fracture site).