Displaced trimalleolar fracture of left lower leg, init

This code signifies a complex fracture involving the medial malleolus, lateral malleolus, and the posterior aspect of the distal tibia (third malleolus) in the left lower leg. The term "displaced" indicates that the bone fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment. This is an acute injury, representing the initial treatment phase for a closed fracture where the skin remains intact.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed trimalleolar fracture of the left ankle, confirmed by imaging, where the fracture fragments are displaced and the skin is not broken. This is appropriate for the initial surgical or non-surgical management of the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "trimalleolar" for the left lower leg.
• Verify the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture, not subsequent care or sequelae.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures require a different code.