Displ spiral fx shaft of r fibula, 7thK

Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the right fibula's shaft that is displaced and has a spiral pattern, meaning the fracture line wraps around the bone. The current encounter is for follow-up care of this fracture, which has not healed properly (nonunion) and is being managed non-surgically.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing treatment of a previously diagnosed closed, displaced spiral fracture of the right fibula shaft that has failed to unite. This would include scenarios such as cast changes, follow-up X-rays to monitor nonunion, or conservative management of the nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "right fibula" and "shaft" to differentiate from other fibula fractures.
Confirm the fracture is "displaced" and has a "spiral" morphology.
Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the fracture is "closed" with documented "nonunion."

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.441Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of right fibula

S82.441K(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S82Fracture of lower leg, including ankle S82.0Fracture of patella S82.00Unspecified fracture of patella S82.001Unspecified fracture of right patella S82.001AUnsp fracture of right patella, init for clos fx