Displ transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the right fibula, specifically a transverse break, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The fracture has failed to heal properly after an initial treatment, and the patient is now presenting for follow-up care for this nonunion, with the skin over the fracture remaining intact.

Use this code for a patient who has previously been treated for a displaced transverse fracture of the right fibula shaft, and is now being seen for ongoing management of a nonunion. This applies to subsequent encounters where the fracture site is not open to the external environment.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and that the fracture is "closed."
• Verify the fracture location is specifically the "shaft" of the "right fibula" and the type is "transverse."
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the fracture would use a different code.