Nondisp commnt fx shaft of l fibula, 7thH

This code describes a fracture of the shaft of the left fibula that has broken into multiple pieces but remains in its anatomical position. It specifically indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II), and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care where the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed comminuted, nondisplaced open fracture of the left fibula shaft who are experiencing delayed union. This applies when the patient is receiving ongoing treatment, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or medication management, due to the prolonged healing time.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced," "comminuted," and "shaft of fibula" for laterality.
• Verify the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that healing is explicitly documented as "delayed."
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would be used for the acute injury.