Displ transverse fx shaft of r tibia, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the mid-portion of the right tibia that has not healed in the expected timeframe, and the bone fragments are not properly aligned. The fracture is not open to the environment, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury site. This diagnosis indicates ongoing management of the fracture after initial treatment.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed closed transverse fracture of the right tibial shaft, and the physician documents delayed healing. This is appropriate for encounters where the patient is still undergoing treatment for the fracture, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or imaging to monitor healing progress, and the healing is slower than anticipated.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for a closed transverse fracture of the right tibial shaft.
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is of the shaft and not the proximal or distal end of the tibia.