Nondisp spiral fx shaft of r fibula, 7thM

This code describes a specific type of fibula fracture where the break is spiral in shape, located in the shaft of the right fibula, and the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. It indicates that this is a follow-up visit for an open fracture (where the skin was broken) that has not healed properly, specifically an open fracture classified as Type I or II.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced spiral fracture of the right fibular shaft, initially an open fracture Type I or II, is experiencing nonunion. This would apply during follow-up appointments where the physician is monitoring the lack of healing or planning further interventions for the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral fracture of shaft" of the right fibula.
• Verify the initial injury was an "open fracture Type I or II" and that the current encounter is for "nonunion."
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.