Displ oblique fx shaft of l fibula, 7thM

This code describes a situation where a patient has a non-healing oblique fracture of the shaft of their left fibula, which is also displaced. The fracture was initially an open fracture of either type I or type II, and the current encounter is for ongoing management of this nonunion.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced oblique fracture of the left fibula shaft, initially an open fracture (Type I or II), has developed a nonunion. This applies when the patient is receiving continued treatment for the nonunion, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or surgical planning for revision.

• Always sequence this code after the primary reason for the encounter, if applicable.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "subsequent encounter" status for an open fracture.
• Verify the laterality (left) and the specific fracture type (oblique, shaft of fibula) are accurately documented.