Nondisp transverse fracture of shaft of unsp fibula, init

This code signifies a break across the shaft of the fibula that has not shifted from its normal alignment. It specifically refers to a transverse fracture pattern, meaning the break is perpendicular to the long axis of the bone. This is an initial encounter for a closed fracture, indicating the skin is intact over the injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed fibular shaft fracture that is confirmed to be nondisplaced and transverse on imaging. It is appropriate when the skin over the fracture site is unbroken. This code is used for the initial treatment period, including evaluation, casting, or other non-surgical management.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "transverse" fracture morphology of the fibular shaft.
• Verify the encounter is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Laterality (left/right) is unspecified in this code, so use it when the medical record does not specify or when it is truly unknown.