Oth fx shaft of l fibula, 7thF

Other fracture of shaft of left fibula, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code indicates a fracture of the shaft of the left fibula, specifically an "other" type of fracture (not a simple transverse, oblique, or spiral). It specifies that this is a subsequent encounter for an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the healing process is proceeding routinely.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a left fibular shaft fracture that was initially an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code is appropriate when the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "other" fracture type of the fibular shaft and the left side.
Verify the initial injury was an open fracture, specifically Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care and that healing is routine, not delayed or complicated.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.492Other fracture of shaft of left fibula

S82.492F(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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