Disp fx of r tibial spin, 7thN

This code signifies a non-healing fracture of the right tibial spine that was initially an open fracture (meaning the bone broke through the skin) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The fracture fragments are no longer in their proper anatomical alignment.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced open fracture of the right tibial spine (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is experiencing nonunion, indicating a failure of the bone to heal adequately. This applies to ongoing treatment, monitoring, or management of the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the initial open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
• Verify the fracture is of the right tibial spine and is displaced.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; use an initial encounter code for the initial treatment of the fracture.