Nondisp oblique fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thJ

Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified fibula, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an open, nondisplaced oblique fracture of the shaft of an unspecified fibula, complicated by delayed healing. The fracture was initially classified as a severe open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a fibular shaft fracture that is not healing as expected. It applies when the initial injury was an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the fracture remains nondisplaced.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "delayed healing" for an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the fracture is of the fibular shaft and is nondisplaced.
Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures healing normally.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.436Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified fibula

S82.436J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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