Nondisp commnt fx shaft of l fibula, 7thE

This code describes a left fibula fracture that is broken into multiple pieces (comminuted) and the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment (nondisplaced). It specifically indicates that this is not the initial treatment for an open fracture (where the skin was broken) of type I or II, and the healing process is proceeding as expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated open comminuted fracture of the left fibula shaft (Type I or II) is presenting for routine care and the fracture is healing without complications. This applies to visits for cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy during the healing phase after initial definitive treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the left fibula shaft.
• Confirm the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and this is a subsequent encounter.
• Verify "routine healing" is documented; if complications exist, a different code for delayed or nonunion healing would be appropriate.