Nondisp segmental fracture of shaft of left fibula, init

This code describes a fracture in the shaft of the left fibula that involves at least two fracture lines, creating a segment of bone that is separated. The bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment, and the skin over the fracture is intact.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, closed, nondisplaced segmental fracture of the shaft of the left fibula. It is used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture, such as casting, reduction, or surgical repair.

• Ensure documentation specifies "segmental" and "nondisplaced" for the fibular shaft.
• Confirm the encounter is the "initial encounter" for active treatment of the fracture.
• Verify the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) to avoid codes for open fractures.