Displ seg fx shaft of r fibula, 7thE

This code describes a specific type of fibula fracture where the bone is broken into at least three pieces (segmental) and the broken ends are not properly aligned (displaced). It specifically refers to a right fibula shaft fracture that was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) classified as Type I or Type II, and the patient is now in the healing phase with expected progress.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients recovering from a displaced segmental fracture of the right fibula shaft that was initially an open fracture. It should be used when the fracture is healing routinely without complications, and the initial open wound was classified as Type I or Type II. This code indicates ongoing management of the fracture during the healing process.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "segmental" for the fracture type.
• Verify the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter is for "routine healing."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.