Displaced pilon fx unsp tibia, subs for clos fx w routn heal

This code describes a fracture involving the weight-bearing surface of the distal tibia (pilon fracture) that is no longer in its anatomical alignment. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for a closed fracture that is healing as expected.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced pilon fracture of an unspecified tibia is being monitored for routine healing. This includes follow-up appointments, cast changes, or physical therapy sessions for a fracture that has not yet fully healed but is progressing normally.

• Ensure the encounter is for a subsequent visit and not the initial treatment.
• Verify documentation confirms the fracture is closed and healing routinely.
• Confirm the fracture involves the pilon of the tibia and laterality is unspecified.