Displ transverse fx shaft of r tibia, 7thB

This code signifies a break in the shaft of the right tibia, specifically a transverse fracture where the bone fragments are not properly aligned (displaced). It also indicates that the fracture has broken through the skin, but the wound is relatively clean and small, categorized as an open fracture type I or II.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving a patient presenting with a displaced transverse fracture of the right tibial shaft that has an associated open wound classified as Gustilo-Anderson type I or II. This is used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture.

• Confirm the fracture is of the tibial shaft, not the proximal or distal end.
• Verify documentation explicitly states "displaced" and "transverse" fracture morphology.
• Ensure the open fracture is classified as Gustilo-Anderson type I or II; higher types require different codes.