Nondisp fx of l tibial spin, subs for clos fx w routn heal

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient with a left tibial spine fracture that was initially treated without surgical intervention and is now healing routinely. The fracture fragments remain in their anatomical position, indicating no displacement. This stage represents ongoing recovery after the initial injury and treatment.

Use this code when a patient presents for a scheduled follow-up visit after sustaining a nondisplaced fracture of the left tibial spine, and the physician documents routine healing progress. This applies to situations where the fracture is stable, no complications are noted, and the patient is progressing as expected through the healing process.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left tibial spine" for accurate code assignment.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion.
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up of the fracture itself, not for unrelated issues.