Displ spiral fx shaft of l fibula, 7thK

This code signifies a spiral fracture located in the shaft of the left fibula that has become displaced. The fracture is not healing as expected (nonunion) and the patient is presenting for follow-up care after initial treatment, with the fracture having been managed non-surgically (closed).

Apply this code when documenting a patient encounter for ongoing management of a left fibula shaft fracture that was initially treated conservatively, but is now exhibiting nonunion. This is appropriate for subsequent visits where the physician is assessing the lack of healing and planning further intervention or monitoring.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" fibula and "shaft" to differentiate from other fibula fracture locations.
• Confirm the fracture is "displaced" and that "nonunion" is explicitly documented by the provider.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the initial treatment was "closed" (non-surgical).