Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thE

This code describes a fracture involving the shaft of the fibula, where the broken bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture (skin broken) of type I or II, meaning the wound is relatively clean and small, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care with expected routine healing. The exact fibula (left or right) is not specified.

Use this code for follow-up encounters of a patient who previously sustained a displaced transverse open fracture (Type I or II) of the fibular shaft, regardless of which leg, and is now experiencing routine healing. This applies when the initial treatment has been rendered and the focus is on ongoing management and monitoring of the healing process.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "transverse" fracture of the fibula shaft.
• Confirm the fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and this is a "subsequent encounter" with "routine healing."
• Do not use if the fibula laterality (left or right) is documented; a more specific code would then apply.