Nondisp fx of unsp tibial tuberosity, 7thC

This code describes an open fracture of the tibial tuberosity, a bony prominence on the front of the shin bone, where the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. The "open" nature indicates a break in the skin, exposing the bone, and the "type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC" specifies a severe soft tissue injury with significant contamination or bone loss. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a newly diagnosed, nondisplaced open fracture of the tibial tuberosity that is classified as Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This would typically be documented in the emergency department or upon initial admission for surgical intervention.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the open fracture.
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.
• Do not use this code if the fracture is displaced, closed, or involves a different part of the tibia.