Nondisp commnt fx shaft of r fibula, 7thR

This code signifies a right fibular shaft fracture that is broken into multiple pieces (comminuted) but remains in its natural anatomical alignment (nondisplaced). The encounter is for follow-up care of an open fracture, specifically a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), where the bone has healed in an abnormal position (malunion).

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management of a previously sustained open, comminuted, nondisplaced fracture of the right fibular shaft that has developed a malunion. This applies to encounters for assessment, treatment planning, or intervention related to the malunion, after the initial acute care of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced," "comminuted," and "malunion" for the right fibula shaft.
• Verify the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) was documented and is consistent with this subsequent encounter code.
• This code is for a subsequent encounter; do not use for initial treatment of the acute fracture.