Nondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thB

This code signifies a break in the fibula's main shaft that follows a spiral pattern, but the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The fracture has broken through the skin, but the wound is relatively clean and small (Type I) or moderate with some soft tissue damage (Type II), and this is the patient's first time receiving treatment for this specific injury.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a spiral fracture of the fibular shaft without displacement, and the injury is classified as an open fracture type I or II. This is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment, such as emergency room visits, initial surgical repair, or the first orthopedic consultation.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "spiral" for the fibular shaft.
• Verify the open fracture type (I or II) is clearly documented; otherwise, a different open fracture type code or an unspecified open fracture code may be more appropriate.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the fracture; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.