Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of right fibula, init

This code signifies a severe break in the main part of the right lower leg bone (fibula) where the bone has shattered into multiple fragments and is out of its normal alignment. It specifically refers to the initial treatment phase for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a comminuted and displaced fracture of the shaft of their right fibula. This includes initial evaluation, diagnosis, and the beginning of definitive treatment, such as casting or preparation for surgery, for a closed fracture.

• Confirm the fracture is of the fibular shaft, not the malleolus or other parts.
• Verify documentation specifies "displaced" and "comminuted" for accurate code assignment.
• Ensure the encounter is the "initial" one for this specific fracture to use the 'A' seventh character.