Displ transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thJ

Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture involving the shaft of the right fibula, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and that the healing process is taking longer than expected.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a displaced open fracture of the right fibula shaft, and the physician documents delayed healing. This applies to situations where the initial injury was severe, involving significant soft tissue damage, and the bone is not uniting within the expected timeframe.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
Verify the laterality (right fibula) and the displaced nature of the fracture.
Confirm the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) from previous encounter notes.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.421Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula

S82.421J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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