Displ oblique fx shaft of r fibula, 7thQ

This code describes a situation where a patient has a previously treated oblique fracture of the shaft of their right fibula that was an open fracture (Type I or II), and it has healed incorrectly (malunion). The fracture itself is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not properly aligned.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient presents with complications from a previously treated open oblique right fibula shaft fracture, specifically when imaging confirms malunion. This code is appropriate for ongoing management, assessment of the malunion, or planning for corrective procedures.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and confirms malunion of an open fracture.
• Verify the fracture type was originally Type I or II; higher types (III) would use a different code.
• Always confirm laterality (right fibula) and the specific fracture pattern (oblique shaft).