Nondisp commnt fx shaft of r fibula, 7thH

This code signifies a complex break in the shaft of the right fibula, where the bone is shattered into multiple pieces but remains in its anatomical position. It specifically indicates that the fracture is an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of Type I or II severity, and the patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the healing process is slower than expected.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed right fibular shaft fracture that was open (Type I or II) and is now exhibiting delayed union. This includes situations where the patient is receiving ongoing treatment, such as wound care, physical therapy, or monitoring for healing progression, and the fracture has not yet fully consolidated.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the right fibula shaft.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture, Type I or II, and that delayed healing is explicitly noted.
• The "H" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for delayed healing, not initial treatment.