Nondisp fx of l tibial tuberosity, 7thH

This code describes a situation where a patient has a non-displaced break in the bony prominence on the front of their left shin bone, specifically the tibial tuberosity. This particular encounter is for follow-up care of an open fracture (where the skin was broken) that is not healing as expected, categorized as either Type I or Type II.

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management of a left tibial tuberosity fracture that was initially open but is now showing delayed healing. This applies when the fracture fragments are still in their anatomical position. This code is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial treatment of the open fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left tibial tuberosity."
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that healing is explicitly documented as "delayed."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally or have healed.