Displ commnt fx shaft of l fibula, 7thQ

This code describes a complex break in the shaft of the left fibula, where the bone is shattered into multiple fragments and the pieces are not in their normal alignment. This specific instance refers to a follow-up visit for an initial open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as type I or II, and the bone has healed in an imperfect or misaligned position.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's subsequent encounter for an open comminuted fracture of the left fibular shaft that has resulted in malunion. This would be used after the initial treatment phase, during ongoing management or evaluation of the improperly healed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and the "subsequent encounter" for this specific fracture type.
• Verify the initial fracture was an open fracture type I or II, as this is a specific inclusion for this code.
• Do not use for nonunion, delayed union, or initial treatment of the fracture.