Nondisp fx of r tibial tuberosity, 7thR

This code describes a situation where a patient has a previously diagnosed fracture of the right tibial tuberosity that was not displaced, but is now being treated for complications related to an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that has healed improperly (malunion). This indicates ongoing management of a complex healing issue following a severe open injury.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care or treatment of a malunion of a right tibial tuberosity fracture, specifically when the initial injury was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. It applies to subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" tibial tuberosity and "nondisplaced" for the initial fracture.
• Verify that the original open fracture was classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC and that malunion is explicitly documented.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, so confirm the patient is not in the initial healing phase of the acute fracture.