Displ seg fx shaft of r fibula, 7thH

This code signifies a right fibula shaft fracture that is broken into multiple segments and has shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and that the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed open segmental fracture of the right fibula shaft, and there is documentation of delayed healing. This would include scenarios where the fracture site is not showing expected callus formation or union within the typical timeframe for this type of injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "segmental" and "displaced" for the fibula shaft fracture.
• Verify the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter is for "delayed healing."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.