Nondisp transverse fracture of shaft of r fibula, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a transverse fracture of the shaft of the right fibula, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of the original injury. It indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a long-term effect or complication directly attributable to that past fracture.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with ongoing issues such as pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or other chronic sequelae directly related to a previously sustained and healed nondisplaced transverse fibular shaft fracture on the right side. It should be used for follow-up encounters after the initial healing phase has concluded.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae (e.g., chronic pain, malunion) if documented.