5-793.3r:
Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Open repositioning of a simple fracture in the joint area of a long bone: By plate: Distal fibula
You broke your fibula (calf bone) and had an operation on it.
At their lower ends the tibia and fibula form the malleolus bones in the ankle. At the top of the ankle the lower ends of the tibia and fibula are connected to a bone at the back of the foot. You broke the lower end of your fibula.
You had an operation to bring the broken parts of your fibula back together and put them into their normal position. The break was stabilized using one or more plates.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
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