Nondisp spiral fracture of shaft of left fibula, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a spiral fracture of the shaft of the left fibula that has since healed without any displacement of the bone fragments. As a sequela code, it indicates that the patient is experiencing a residual condition or complication directly related to this previous fracture.

This code is appropriate for documenting long-term effects or complications arising from a previously sustained and healed nondisplaced spiral fracture of the left fibula shaft. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or hardware complications from the original injury, when these conditions are being treated or evaluated.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical fibula fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter or subsequent care of an active, healing fracture.