Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of right fibula, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a spiral fracture of the shaft of the right fibula that was displaced at the time of the initial injury. The "sequela" designation indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a residual condition or complication directly resulting from this old fracture, rather than the acute fracture itself. This could include chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, or other long-term effects.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current problem or complication that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, displaced spiral fracture of the right fibula shaft. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing the long-term impact of the fracture, after the initial healing phase has passed. Do not use for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., M84.28 for nonunion, M96.0 for pseudarthrosis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old fibula fracture.
• Verify the fracture was indeed displaced and involved the shaft of the right fibula.