Nondisp seg fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thP

This code describes a fracture of the fibula shaft that has broken into at least three pieces (segmental) but remains in its natural anatomical alignment (nondisplaced). The fracture is now in a healing phase, but the bone has healed in an abnormal position, leading to a malunion.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose fibula shaft fracture, initially closed and segmental, has healed incorrectly. This typically involves ongoing management of the malunion, such as physical therapy, pain management, or evaluation for corrective surgery.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced," "segmental," and "malunion" for the fibula shaft.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for a closed fracture, indicating ongoing treatment after the initial care.
• Laterality (left or right) is unspecified in this particular code; use a more specific code if the documentation provides laterality.