Nondisp fx of lateral malleolus of r fibula, 7thR

This code signifies a nondisplaced fracture of the outer ankle bone (lateral malleolus) of the right fibula, which was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The fracture has since healed, but in an imperfect or misaligned position (malunion).

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for complications arising from a previously sustained open right lateral malleolus fracture that has healed with malunion. It indicates that the initial injury was severe and that the current encounter addresses the consequences of its imperfect healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "right fibula lateral malleolus."
• Verify that the original fracture was classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm that the current encounter addresses a malunion, indicating imperfect healing of the prior fracture.