Displ oblique fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thG

Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified fibula, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the fibula shaft that is angled and has shifted from its normal alignment. The patient is in a later stage of healing, but the bone is taking longer than expected to mend, and the fracture is currently closed (skin intact). The specific fibula (left or right) is not documented.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed oblique fibula shaft fracture that is not healing at the anticipated rate. This includes situations where the fracture was initially treated non-surgically or surgically, and the current encounter focuses on monitoring the delayed union of the closed fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for this specific fracture.
Verify the fracture is described as "oblique" and involves the "shaft" of the fibula.
Confirm the fracture is "closed" and the laterality of the fibula is not specified in the medical record.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.433Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified fibula

S82.433G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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