Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, init

This code signifies a break in the middle portion (shaft) of the right lower leg bone (fibula) that is not aligned correctly. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin is intact and there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site. This particular code is used for the initial treatment phase of such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial diagnosis and treatment of a patient presenting with a right fibular shaft fracture where the bone fragments are displaced. This would typically be used in emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or during the first hospitalization for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" fibula and "shaft" involvement.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly stated as "displaced" and "closed."
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter; subsequent care for the same fracture will require different seventh characters.