Displ Maisonneuve's fx r leg, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code signifies a specific type of spiral fracture of the proximal fibula, often associated with an ankle injury, where the bone fragments are not in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture of the right leg, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, with significant soft tissue damage, contamination, or extensive periosteal stripping.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a Maisonneuve's fracture of the right leg that is visibly displaced and has an associated open wound classified as Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This typically involves surgical intervention for debridement and stabilization.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the open fracture.
• Verify the laterality is "right leg" as this code is site-specific.
• This "initial encounter" code is only used for the period of active treatment for the fracture. Subsequent encounters will use different seventh characters.