Other fracture of shaft of right fibula, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previous fracture to the shaft of the right fibula, which is not otherwise specified as a more common type of fibular shaft fracture. This could include chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or functional impairment directly attributable to the healed or healing fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a past fracture to the shaft of the right fibula. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing residual issues after the initial fracture has healed or is in the late stages of healing.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., M84.471A for malunion of right fibula).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior right fibula shaft fracture.
• Do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute fracture itself; those require codes from the S82.491A-R series.