Nondisp oblique fx shaft of l fibula, 7thP

This code describes a left fibula shaft fracture that is oblique in nature, has not shifted out of alignment, and is currently healing improperly (malunion). The patient is in a follow-up period for this closed fracture.

Apply this code for a patient presenting for ongoing care of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced oblique fracture of the left fibula shaft, where imaging or clinical assessment indicates that the bone fragments are healing in an unsatisfactory position. This would be used during a subsequent visit after the initial treatment, specifically when malunion is identified.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left fibula shaft with an oblique fracture pattern.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of a closed fracture, not an open one.
• Confirm the fracture is "nondisplaced" as this impacts the specificity of the code.