Displ transverse fx shaft of l fibula, 7thH

This code describes a fracture of the left fibula's shaft, specifically a transverse break that is no longer in its anatomical alignment. It indicates that the fracture was initially open (meaning the skin was broken) and is now in a phase of delayed healing, where the bone is taking longer than expected to mend.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed open transverse fracture of the left fibula shaft (Type I or II) is being treated for delayed union or non-union. It signifies ongoing management of the fracture's healing process after the initial treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" fibula and "transverse" fracture of the "shaft."
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that healing is explicitly noted as "delayed."
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for this fracture would use a different code.