Nondisp seg fx shaft of l fibula, 7thK

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture in the middle section of their left fibula, which is not displaced. The fracture is not healing properly, despite previous treatment, and the bone ends have failed to unite. This indicates a complication in the healing process of a previously managed fracture.

This code is used when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose left fibula shaft fracture, initially treated as closed, has developed nonunion. This would apply to encounters where the nonunion is being assessed, monitored, or treated, such as for surgical intervention planning or ongoing conservative management. It signifies that the fracture is still present and not healing as expected.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left fibula shaft.
• Verify the fracture was initially treated as a "closed" fracture.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.