Disp fx of l tibial spin, 7thM

This code signifies a fracture of the tibial spine in the left knee, which is displaced from its normal anatomical position. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and has subsequently failed to heal properly, resulting in a nonunion.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced open fracture (Type I or II) of the left tibial spine is being treated for a nonunion. This includes situations where surgical intervention or other treatments are being performed to address the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" tibial spine and "displaced" fracture.
• Verify that the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "nonunion" is explicitly documented.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for this specific nonunion would use a different code.