Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thD

This code indicates a fracture of the fibula's shaft that is no longer in its anatomical alignment. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin remains intact, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where the fracture is healing routinely without complications.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced transverse fibular shaft fracture. This is appropriate when the fracture is healing as expected and no surgical intervention or complex management for complications is currently required. It signifies routine follow-up during the healing process.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "transverse" for the fibular shaft.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care of a closed fracture with routine healing.
• Do not use for initial encounters, open fractures, or encounters with delayed/nonunion healing.