Displ seg fx shaft of l fibula, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a break in the shaft of the left fibula where the bone is broken into at least three pieces (segmental) and is out of alignment (displaced). The fracture has also broken through the skin, but the wound is relatively clean and small, indicating an open fracture type I or II.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced, segmental fracture of the left fibular shaft that has an associated open wound classified as Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II. This includes emergency department visits, initial surgical repair, or the first encounter for definitive treatment.

• Confirm the fracture is specifically of the fibular shaft, not the malleolus or other fibula regions.
• Verify documentation explicitly states "displaced" and "segmental" for the fracture type.
• Ensure the open fracture type is clearly documented as Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II. If type III, a different code is required.