Nondisp fx of l tibial spin, 7thH

This code signifies a fracture of the left tibial spine that has not shifted from its anatomical position. It specifically applies when the fracture is an open type I or II, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site, and the patient is in a later stage of recovery where healing is not progressing as expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients with a left tibial spine fracture that was initially open (Type I or II) and is now demonstrating delayed healing. This would include situations where the patient is receiving ongoing treatment, such as wound care, physical therapy, or monitoring for non-union, and the fracture site remains open or had an open wound associated with it.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left tibial spine" for accurate laterality and displacement.
• Verify the original fracture was classified as an open Type I or II, and that delayed healing is explicitly documented.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would be used for the acute injury.