Oth fx upr end l tibia, 7thR

Other fracture of upper end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a malunion of an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) involving the upper portion of the left tibia, specifically in a patient who is receiving ongoing care for this injury. A malunion indicates that the fracture has healed, but in an unsatisfactory or deformed position.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed open fracture of the proximal left tibia is being treated for complications related to malunion. This includes assessments, treatments, or surgical interventions aimed at correcting the malaligned healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" tibia and "upper end" (proximal).
Verify that the original fracture was documented as an "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC."
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care of the malunion, not the initial fracture treatment.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.192Other fracture of upper end of left tibia

S82.192R(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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