Oth fx shaft of r fibula, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture in the shaft of their right fibula, which is not a specific type of fracture (like spiral or transverse), and is currently healing but has united in an abnormal or imperfect position. This particular encounter is for follow-up care of this closed fracture that has developed malunion.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for a right fibular shaft fracture that has healed incorrectly, resulting in malunion. This applies when the initial fracture was closed and the current visit is for ongoing management, assessment, or treatment related to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right fibula shaft" and "malunion" for a closed fracture.
• The "P" in the seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture with malunion.
• Do not use for initial fracture treatment or for nonunion, which has a different seventh character.