Nondisp transverse fx shaft of l fibula, 7thH

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the left fibula that runs horizontally across the bone and has not shifted from its normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for an open fracture (where the skin was broken) of either Type I or Type II, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously treated open transverse fibular shaft fracture where the bone union is progressing slowly. It would be used when the patient presents for an office visit, cast change, or other non-surgical intervention related to the delayed healing of this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the fibular shaft fracture.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that healing is indeed "delayed."
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" and not the initial treatment for the fracture.