Displ transverse fx shaft of l fibula, 7thB

This code signifies a break in the shaft of the left fibula, specifically a transverse fracture where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The injury is an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissue have been compromised, but the wound is relatively clean and small (Type I or II).

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced transverse fracture of the left fibula shaft that has broken through the skin. This includes scenarios such as a direct impact injury or a twisting force resulting in an open wound over the fracture site. It is used for the first encounter for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" fibula and "transverse" fracture type.
• Verify the open fracture type is documented as Type I or II; other types require different codes.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.