Nondisp fx of unsp tibial tuberosity, 7thF

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture of the tibial tuberosity, the bony prominence below the kneecap, that is currently in a healing phase. Specifically, it indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the healing process is proceeding as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed open tibial tuberosity fracture that was non-displaced. It should be used when the fracture is healing routinely and the open wound classification was initially documented as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "unspecified tibial tuberosity."
• Verify the initial fracture was an "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC" and that healing is "routine."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.