Nondisp commnt fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thP

This code describes a fibular shaft fracture that is broken into multiple fragments (comminuted) but remains in its normal anatomical alignment (nondisplaced). This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and the bone is healing incorrectly, resulting in a malunion.

Apply this code for patients presenting for subsequent treatment of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced comminuted fibular shaft fracture where imaging or clinical assessment confirms malunion. This would include office visits, cast changes, or physical therapy sessions related to the ongoing management of the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced," "comminuted," and "malunion" for the fibular shaft.
• Verify this is a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the laterality (left or right) is truly unspecified in the medical record before using an "unspecified" code.