Displ transverse fx shaft of r tibia, 7thP

This code describes a situation where a patient has a transverse fracture in the shaft of their right tibia that was initially displaced but has since healed incorrectly (malunion). This specific code is used when the patient is seen for follow-up care related to this malunited, previously closed fracture.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient is being managed for a malunion of a previously treated closed transverse fracture of the right tibial shaft. This includes visits for assessment of the malunion, planning for corrective surgery, or monitoring non-operative management of the malunion. It would not be used for the initial treatment of the fracture or for an open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the right tibia and transverse shaft fracture.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the fracture was "closed" initially.
• Do not use for nonunion; a different code would apply.