Oth fx upr & low end unsp fibula, 7thJ

Other fracture of upper and lower end of unspecified fibula, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture involving either the top or bottom portion of the fibula, where the specific location isn't documented. It indicates an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the patient is currently undergoing treatment for delayed healing of this injury.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of an open fibula fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is not healing as expected. This applies when the fracture's exact upper or lower end location is unspecified in the medical record.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for this specific encounter.
Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly documented.
Do not use if the fracture is explicitly stated as being of the shaft or a specific malleolus.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.839Other fracture of upper and lower end of unspecified fibula

S82.839J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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