Displ spiral fx shaft of l fibula, 7thF

Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of left fibula, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a broken left fibula shaft, specifically a spiral fracture that is no longer in its anatomical position. It indicates that the bone has broken through the skin (an open fracture) and is currently in the routine healing phase following initial treatment. The "IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC" specifies the severity of the open wound.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a displaced spiral fracture of the left fibula shaft that was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now healing without complications. This applies after the initial acute treatment and during the period of routine fracture care.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "spiral" fracture of the fibula shaft.
Confirm the fracture is of the left fibula and was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Verify the encounter is for subsequent care with routine healing, not delayed healing or nonunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.442Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of left fibula

S82.442F(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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