Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unsp fibula, init

This code signifies a break in the middle portion (shaft) of the fibula, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The specific fibula (left or right) is not documented, and the skin over the fracture remains intact. This diagnosis is assigned when the patient is receiving initial treatment for the injury.

This code is appropriate for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the fibular shaft where the laterality is not specified in the medical record. It is used for the initial encounter for treatment, such as emergency room visits or initial orthopedic consultations.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and "transverse" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the encounter is the patient's first for this specific injury; subsequent care will require different encounter codes.
• If laterality (left or right fibula) is documented, a more specific code should be selected.