Disp fx of l tibial tuberosity, 7thH

This code signifies a left tibial tuberosity fracture that is out of alignment, meaning the bone fragments are not in their normal position. It specifically indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) of either Type I or Type II, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced open fracture of the left tibial tuberosity (Type I or II) who is experiencing delayed union or non-union. This would be used after the initial treatment phase, during subsequent visits for ongoing management of the healing complication.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "left tibial tuberosity."
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "delayed healing" is explicitly noted.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would have been used for the acute injury.