Nondisp spiral fx shaft of r fibula, 7thQ

This code describes a specific type of lower leg fracture involving a spiral break in the shaft of the right fibula that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and has subsequently developed malunion. The fracture itself is currently nondisplaced, but the bone has healed in an anatomically incorrect position.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient presents with a previously treated open spiral fracture of the right fibula shaft that has healed with malunion. This applies when the fracture is no longer acute and the primary issue is the suboptimal alignment of the healed bone.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" fibula and "spiral" fracture of the "shaft."
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "malunion" is explicitly documented.
• Do not use this code for initial fracture treatment or for nonunion; malunion implies healing has occurred, albeit incorrectly.