Nondisp oblique fx shaft of l fibula, 7thQ

This code describes a left fibular shaft fracture that is angled (oblique) and has not shifted from its normal position, but has healed incorrectly (malunion). This specific instance refers to a follow-up visit for an initial injury where the bone broke through the skin (open fracture type I or II).

This code is appropriate for documenting a subsequent encounter for a patient with a previously diagnosed open oblique fracture of the left fibula shaft that has healed in a misaligned position. It would be used when the patient is receiving ongoing care, evaluation, or treatment for the malunion, such as planning for corrective surgery or monitoring its impact.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed union."
• Verify the laterality (left fibula) and the specific fracture type (oblique shaft).
• Confirm the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" to justify the "Q" seventh character.