Displ spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thJ

This code signifies a displaced spiral fracture located in the shaft of an unspecified fibula. It indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and the patient is now in a subsequent encounter with evidence of delayed healing.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously treated open spiral fibular shaft fracture is experiencing a slower-than-expected healing process. This applies when the initial injury was classified as an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture of the specified Gustilo-Anderson types.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.