Nondisp Maisonneuve's fx unsp leg, 7thE

This code describes a fracture involving the proximal fibula, often associated with an ankle injury, where the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical position. The fracture is an open fracture of type I or II, meaning there is a break in the skin, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care with expected routine healing.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced Maisonneuve's open fracture (Type I or II) of an unspecified leg is presenting for routine post-operative care, cast changes, or follow-up imaging, and the healing process is progressing as expected. It signifies that the initial treatment has been rendered and the focus is on ongoing recovery.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "Maisonneuve's fracture" for accurate code selection.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and that the open fracture type (I or II) is documented.
• This code should only be used when the healing is routine; complications would require a different seventh character.