Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right fibula, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a fracture of the shaft of the right fibula, where the break was at an angle (oblique) and the bone fragments were not properly aligned (displaced). The "sequela" indicates that this code is used to report conditions or complications that are a direct result of this previous fracture, even after the initial healing period.

This code is appropriate for documenting long-term complications or residual effects stemming from a previously sustained displaced oblique fracture of the right fibula shaft. Examples include chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, nerve damage, or functional limitations directly attributable to the old fracture. It should be used when the patient is presenting for treatment of these ongoing issues, not for the initial fracture care.

• Always assign a secondary code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M84.471A for malunion, G57.11 for mononeuropathy of the right fibular nerve).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical displaced oblique fracture of the right fibula shaft.
• Do not use this code for initial or subsequent encounters for the active treatment of the acute fracture.