Nondisp spiral fx shaft of l fibula, 7thP

This code describes a left fibula shaft fracture that is spiral in nature and has not shifted from its original position. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture, which was initially closed, has healed improperly, resulting in a malunion.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose left fibula shaft fracture, initially closed and spiral, has healed in an unsatisfactory alignment. This includes scenarios where the malunion is being monitored or managed non-surgically.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "malunion" and specifies the "left fibula shaft."
• Verify the fracture was initially "closed" and is a "subsequent encounter."
• Distinguish from nonunion (failure to heal) or delayed union (slow healing).