Displ seg fx shaft of r fibula, 7thR

This code describes a situation where a patient has a segmental fracture of the shaft of their right fibula that is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not properly aligned. This specific encounter is for an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the fracture has healed incorrectly, resulting in malunion.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously treated open segmental fibula shaft fracture (right side) that has now developed malunion. This applies to subsequent visits for ongoing management, assessment, or treatment of the malunion, specifically when the initial open fracture was severe (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right fibula," "segmental shaft fracture," "displaced," and "malunion."
• Verify the original open fracture was classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC to accurately assign this code.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; use the appropriate initial encounter code for the initial treatment of the fracture.