Displ oblique fx shaft of r fibula, 7thH

This code signifies a specific type of fracture involving the shaft of the right fibula, where the break is oblique and the bone fragments are not properly aligned. It indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II), meaning the skin was broken, and that the fracture is now experiencing delayed healing.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's follow-up care for an open oblique fracture of the right fibula shaft that is not healing within the expected timeframe. This would typically be used after the initial treatment phase, during subsequent encounters for ongoing management of the delayed union.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "oblique" for the fracture type.
• Verify the initial injury was an "open fracture Type I or II" to align with the code's specificity.
• Confirm the encounter is for "delayed healing" and not a routine follow-up for a healing fracture.