Nondisp spiral fx shaft of r fibula, 7thG

Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a right fibular shaft fracture that is nondisplaced and has a spiral pattern. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, specifically experiencing delayed healing of the closed fracture.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed closed spiral fracture of the right fibula shaft, and documentation indicates that the fracture is not healing as expected within the typical timeframe. This would be used after the initial treatment phase, but before definitive nonunion or malunion is established.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
Verify the fracture is of the fibular shaft and is nondisplaced and spiral in nature.
This "G" seventh character indicates subsequent encounter for delayed healing; do not use for initial treatment or routine follow-up without delayed healing.

AI-generated reference — verify against official guidelines

Code Hierarchy

▲S82.444Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of right fibula

S82.444G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-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