Displ oblique fx shaft of l fibula, 7thF

This code describes a specific type of fracture involving the shaft of the left fibula, characterized by an oblique break that is displaced. It indicates that the fracture is an open fracture, classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is currently in a subsequent phase of care with expected routine healing.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed displaced oblique fracture of the left fibular shaft. The initial injury must have been an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the current encounter reflects routine healing without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for this specific fracture type.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "displaced oblique" and located in the "shaft of the left fibula."
• Confirm the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is documented from the initial injury.