Displ Maisonneuve's fx unsp leg, 7thE

This code signifies a Maisonneuve's fracture, which is a specific type of spiral fracture of the proximal fibula associated with an ankle injury, where the fracture fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment. This particular instance indicates the fracture is open (skin broken) and is currently undergoing routine healing during a follow-up encounter.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a displaced Maisonneuve's fracture that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is now healing without complications. This would be used after the initial treatment phase, during follow-up visits for cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy where the fracture is still actively healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "open fracture type I or II" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the healing is "routine" (not delayed, nonunion, or malunion).
• Always code the associated ankle injury (e.g., syndesmotic disruption) separately if documented.