Displ spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thQ

This code signifies a spiral fracture of the shaft of an unspecified fibula that has shifted out of alignment and is currently healing improperly (malunion). It specifically applies when the initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing healing issue.

Use this code for patients returning for an office visit, hospital follow-up, or other subsequent encounter where the primary focus is the management of a malunited, displaced spiral fibular shaft fracture. This is appropriate when the original fracture was open (Type I or II) and the malunion is being addressed or monitored.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the original fracture as "open type I or II."
• Verify the fracture is of the fibular shaft and is described as "spiral" and "displaced."
• This code is for subsequent encounters; do not use for initial treatment of the fracture.