Disp fx of l tibial spin, 7thJ

Displaced fracture of left tibial spine, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a left tibial spine fracture that is displaced and has been previously treated, but is now experiencing delayed healing. The fracture is an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and potential contamination.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated displaced open fracture of the left tibial spine (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is presenting with evidence of delayed bone healing. This would include situations where the fracture has not united within the expected timeframe.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
Verify the fracture is indeed of the left tibial spine and was initially classified as an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.112Displaced fracture of left tibial spine

S82.112J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

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