Nondisp oblique fracture of shaft of left fibula, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a previous oblique fracture of the shaft of the left fibula, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of the initial injury. It indicates that the patient is now experiencing a long-term effect or complication directly attributable to that past fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues, such as chronic pain, stiffness, or deformity, that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained, nondisplaced oblique fracture of the left fibular shaft. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing period, when the acute fracture has resolved but sequelae persist.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past nondisplaced oblique fracture of the left fibula.
• Verify that the fracture was indeed nondisplaced and oblique, and located in the shaft of the left fibula, to accurately apply this specific sequela code.