Nondisp spiral fx shaft of r fibula, 7thR

This code describes a non-displaced fracture of the right fibula shaft, characterized by a spiral pattern. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now being treated for malunion during a subsequent encounter.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously open, spirally fractured right fibula shaft that has healed in a misaligned position. It should be used after the initial treatment of the acute fracture, when the focus is on addressing the malunion.

• Confirm the fracture location (fibula shaft), type (spiral), and displacement (nondisplaced).
• Verify documentation of a previous open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and the current diagnosis of malunion.
• Ensure this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment of the acute fracture.