Nondisp oblique fx shaft of r fibula, 7thK

This code describes a right fibula shaft fracture that is angled but not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still aligned. The key clinical aspect is that the fracture has not healed properly (nonunion) and the patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment of this ongoing issue.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a patient is being seen for continued management of a previously diagnosed, non-displaced oblique fracture of the shaft of their right fibula, and the fracture has failed to unite. This would be used for subsequent visits after the initial treatment, where nonunion is the primary concern.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and that the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the fibula shaft, not the malleolus or other parts of the fibula.
• Confirm the fracture is described as "oblique" and "nondisplaced" to ensure specificity.