Nondisp fx of r tibial tuberosity, 7thM

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture of the right tibial tuberosity that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. This specific encounter is for ongoing treatment of an open fracture (where the skin was broken) that has not healed properly (nonunion), and the initial open fracture was classified as type I or II.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, cast changes, or other ongoing management of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced right tibial tuberosity fracture that was initially open (type I or II) and is now experiencing delayed or failed healing. It would be used when the patient is still under active treatment for the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and specifies the "right tibial tuberosity."
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter addresses "nonunion."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.