Nondisp transverse fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thB

This code signifies a break across the shaft of the fibula, the smaller bone in the lower leg, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. The fracture is open, meaning the skin and soft tissue have been compromised, and it is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this specific injury. The type I or II designation indicates a relatively clean wound with minimal soft tissue damage.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a transverse fracture of the fibular shaft that is not displaced. The injury must be an open fracture classified as Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification, and the patient is presenting for initial treatment. This code is appropriate when the specific fibula (left or right) is not documented.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the fibular shaft fracture.
• Verify the open fracture type is specified as I or II; other types require different codes.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.