Displ oblique fx shaft of l fibula, 7thE

This code describes a displaced fracture of the shaft of the left fibula, specifically an oblique break, that was initially an open fracture of type I or II. The patient is currently in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing routinely.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed open oblique fracture of the left fibular shaft. It signifies that the initial open wound was a Type I or II and that the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

• Confirm documentation specifies "displaced" and "oblique" for the fibular shaft fracture.
• Verify the initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, and that the encounter is for subsequent care with routine healing.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.