Nondisp transverse fx shaft of l fibula, 7thG

Nondisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of left fibula, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the left fibula that runs straight across the bone without any displacement of the bone fragments. The fracture is currently in a delayed healing phase, meaning it is taking longer than expected to unite, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a nondisplaced transverse fracture of the left fibula shaft that has not yet fully healed and is progressing slowly. It indicates ongoing management of the fracture during this delayed healing period.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the fibula shaft.
Verify the encounter is for ongoing care of a closed fracture exhibiting delayed healing.
Confirm laterality is explicitly documented as "left."

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.425Nondisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of left fibula

S82.425G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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