Displ oblique fx shaft of l fibula, 7thH

This code signifies a specific type of fibula fracture: an oblique break in the shaft of the left fibula that is displaced. It indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care where the healing process is delayed.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously treated open, displaced oblique fracture of the left fibula shaft, and the provider notes that the expected healing timeline has been extended. This is appropriate for encounters where the focus is on managing the delayed union of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the initial fracture was indeed an open fracture (Type I or II) of the left fibula shaft.
• Confirm the fracture is displaced and oblique in nature.