Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of left fibula, init

This code signifies a break in the shaft of the left fibula that runs diagonally (oblique) and where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment (nondisplaced). It indicates the initial treatment phase for this type of fracture, which is not open to the external environment.

Apply this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a newly diagnosed, nondisplaced oblique fracture of the left fibular shaft. This includes situations like emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or hospital admissions for the immediate management of the injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "oblique" morphology of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is of the fibular shaft, not the malleolus or head.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment; use subsequent encounter codes for follow-up care.