Nondisp transverse fracture of shaft of unsp fibula, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a transverse fracture of the fibular shaft, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of the original injury. The specific fibula (left or right) is not documented. This sequela indicates that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is now experiencing long-term effects or complications related to the prior injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms, complications, or conditions directly attributable to a previously sustained nondisplaced transverse fibular shaft fracture. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters occurring after the initial healing period, such as for chronic pain, limited range of motion, or malunion/nonunion identified as a late effect of the original injury.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture encounter; an acute fracture code would be appropriate at that time.
• If the laterality (left or right fibula) is documented, a more specific code should be selected.