Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thH

This code signifies a fracture of the fibula's shaft that is out of alignment and has broken through the skin (open fracture type I or II). The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is not healing as expected, indicating delayed union.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced open fibular shaft fracture (Type I or II) is experiencing delayed healing. This applies when the patient is receiving ongoing treatment, such as cast changes, wound care, or monitoring for bone growth, and the fracture has not yet fully united.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "open fracture type I or II" for the initial injury.
• Confirm the encounter is for a subsequent phase of care and that healing is explicitly noted as "delayed."
• Always code the specific fibula (left, right) if documented; "unspecified" should be a last resort.