Displaced Maisonneuve's fracture of unsp leg, init

This code signifies a specific type of ankle fracture involving a spiral fracture of the proximal fibula with an associated injury to the deltoid ligament and/or medial malleolus, and disruption of the tibiofibular syndesmosis. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are out of alignment, and the affected leg is not specified.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving a patient presenting with a Maisonneuve's fracture that is documented as displaced. This typically occurs following external rotation injuries to the ankle, often from sports or falls. It is appropriate for closed fractures where the skin remains intact over the fracture site.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "displaced" and "Maisonneuve's fracture."
• If the laterality (left or right leg) is known, use a more specific code.
• Confirm the encounter is the initial treatment for this specific fracture.