Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thR

This code describes a displaced fracture of the mid-portion of the fibula, which is the smaller bone in the lower leg. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and has subsequently healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously treated severe open transverse fibular shaft fracture that has healed in an abnormal alignment. This could include scenarios where the patient is experiencing ongoing pain, deformity, or functional limitations due to the malunion. It is appropriate for any subsequent encounter after the initial treatment of the open fracture.

• Confirm documentation specifies a "transverse" fracture of the fibular shaft and "displaced" alignment.
• Ensure the original injury was an "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC" and the current encounter addresses a "malunion."
• This code is for subsequent encounters; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture or for nonunion.