Nondisp spiral fx shaft of r fibula, 7thD

This code describes a fracture of the right fibula's shaft where the bone fragments remain in their normal alignment (nondisplaced) and the break follows a spiral pattern. The "D" seventh character indicates that the patient is in the healing phase of a closed fracture, and the recovery is progressing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced spiral fracture of the right fibular shaft is undergoing routine, uncomplicated healing. This includes visits for cast changes, wound checks (if applicable and related to the fracture), or routine radiographic assessments confirming expected progress.

• Ensure the fracture is specifically of the fibular shaft and not another part of the fibula.
• Verify the fracture is nondisplaced and has a spiral morphology.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care with routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/complicated healing.