Displ seg fx shaft of r fibula, 7thM

This code describes a specific type of broken bone in the lower leg, where the right fibula bone is broken into multiple pieces (segmental) and the broken ends are not aligned (displaced). This particular encounter is for ongoing treatment of an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) that is failing to heal properly (nonunion).

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving care for a right fibula shaft fracture that was initially open (Type I or II) and is now complicated by nonunion. This would include follow-up appointments, surgical interventions to promote healing, or evaluation of the nonunion. It should be used after the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" as the reason for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is of the right fibula shaft and is described as "segmental" and "displaced."
• Confirm the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" to align with the "M" seventh character.