Displ transverse fx shaft of l fibula, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the left fibula, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The patient is in a phase of recovery following initial treatment, but the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed and treated displaced left fibular shaft fracture that is exhibiting delayed union. This includes situations where the physician documents ongoing conservative management or surgical intervention for the delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "delayed healing" for the left fibula shaft.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Always code with an external cause code (e.g., V00-Y99) to describe how the injury occurred, if known and applicable.