Nondisp oblique fx shaft of r fibula, 7thD

This code describes a right fibular shaft fracture that is angled but not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. The patient is in a later stage of recovery, with the fracture healing routinely without complications, and the treatment is non-surgical (closed reduction).

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed, non-displaced oblique fracture of the right fibula shaft. It signifies that the fracture is progressing well through the normal healing process under conservative management. This would be used after the initial treatment phase.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right fibula" and "shaft" to differentiate from other fibula fractures.
• Confirm the fracture is "nondisplaced" and "oblique" as these are specific characteristics of this code.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing of a closed fracture. Do not use for initial treatment or complicated healing.