Nondisp seg fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the fibula's shaft that is broken in multiple places (segmental) but the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment (nondisplaced). The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture has failed to heal properly without surgical intervention (nonunion).

Apply this code for follow-up encounters of a patient with a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced segmental fibular shaft fracture. This is specifically used when the fracture is not uniting as expected and the treatment for the nonunion is non-surgical (e.g., cast changes, continued observation, bone stimulator application).

• Confirm documentation specifies "segmental" and "nondisplaced" for the fibula shaft.
• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care of a closed fracture with documented nonunion.
• This code requires an additional code for the specific type of nonunion if further detail is provided.