Nondisp fx of unsp tibial spin, 7thJ

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a nondisplaced fracture of an unspecified tibial spine that is currently in a delayed healing phase. The initial injury was an open fracture, specifically categorized as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed open fracture of the tibial spine (type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is experiencing delayed healing and the fracture itself remains nondisplaced. It would be used during follow-up visits where the focus is on monitoring the healing progress and managing the delayed union.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "delayed healing" for the unspecified tibial spine fracture.
Verify the original open fracture type was IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.116Nondisplaced fracture of unspecified tibial spine

S82.116J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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