Unsp fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thM

This code signifies a non-healing fracture of the fibular shaft, where the specific location along the shaft is not documented. It indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type I or II, and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care due to the fracture failing to unite.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters of an open fibular shaft fracture (Type I or II) that has not healed as expected, and the precise location of the fracture on the shaft is not specified in the medical record. This is appropriate when the patient is receiving ongoing treatment for the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies an "open fracture type I or II" for the initial injury.
• Only use this code when the specific fibular shaft location (e.g., proximal, distal, midshaft) is not documented.
• Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.