Nondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thE

This code indicates a spiral fracture of the fibula's shaft that has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically applies when the initial injury involved an open wound (Type I or II) and the patient is now receiving follow-up care for routine healing of this fracture.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced spiral fibular shaft fracture, initially presenting as an open fracture (Type I or II), is undergoing routine follow-up care. This includes situations where the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral" fracture morphology.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and the current encounter is for "routine healing."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.