Nondisp seg fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thJ

Nondisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of unspecified fibula, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a segmental fracture of the fibula shaft that is not displaced. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now in a subsequent encounter phase with delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously treated open segmental fibula shaft fracture is experiencing delayed healing. This applies when the fracture fragments remain in their anatomical position without displacement.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "segmental" and "nondisplaced" for the fibula shaft fracture.
Verify the original injury was classified as an open fracture Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the current encounter is for delayed healing, not routine follow-up or malunion/nonunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.466Nondisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of unsp fibula

S82.466J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

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