Disp fx of r tibial spin, 7thQ

This code signifies a right tibial spine fracture that has been surgically opened (Type I or II) and is now experiencing malunion, meaning it has healed in an an anatomically incorrect position. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving ongoing care for this previously treated fracture and its complication.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a known right tibial spine fracture that was initially treated with an open reduction (or was an open fracture) and is now complicated by malunion. This would be used during clinic visits, physical therapy, or other encounters addressing the ongoing management of this specific healing complication.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" tibial spine and the presence of malunion.
• Confirm the original fracture was an "open" type I or II, as this impacts the seventh character.
• Verify this is a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture and its complication, not the initial treatment.