Displ oblique fx shaft of r fibula, 7thG

This code signifies a specific type of fracture in the right lower leg, where the fibula bone has broken obliquely along its shaft, and the broken ends are not properly aligned. The patient is in a later stage of recovery, and the fracture is not healing as quickly as expected, but the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced oblique right fibular shaft fracture is presenting for ongoing management, and the physician documents delayed healing of the closed fracture. This would include situations where the patient is still in a cast or brace, or undergoing physical therapy, and the healing process is prolonged.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "oblique" fracture of the fibular shaft.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent care" and explicitly states "delayed healing" for a "closed" fracture.
• Always sequence this code after the initial fracture code (S82.431A, S82.431B, etc.) when applicable.