Displaced trimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, init

This code signifies a complex fracture involving all three malleoli (medial, lateral, and posterior) of the right ankle, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. It indicates the initial phase of treatment for this specific type of ankle injury, which has not broken through the skin.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced trimalleolar fracture of the right ankle, prior to any definitive treatment like reduction or surgical fixation. This is appropriate for the initial evaluation and management of the injury in an emergency department or orthopedic clinic setting.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "trimalleolar" for the right lower leg.
• Verify the encounter is the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) as per physician documentation.