Unsp fx shaft of l fibula, 7thJ

Unspecified fracture of shaft of left fibula, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the left fibula where the specific type of fracture (e.g., transverse, oblique) is not documented. It indicates that the fracture is an open fracture of a severe nature (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and the patient is presenting for follow-up care due to delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for a patient presenting for a subsequent visit related to an open left fibula shaft fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is not healing as expected. This applies when the initial fracture type of the shaft was unspecified.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character "J" for subsequent encounter with delayed healing.
Ensure documentation clearly specifies "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC" and "delayed healing."
Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.402Unspecified fracture of shaft of left fibula

S82.402J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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