Displ transverse fx shaft of l tibia, 7thP

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the left shin bone that has shifted out of alignment and is in the process of healing incorrectly (malunion). This specific code is used when the patient is seen for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the fracture, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code for patients presenting for subsequent evaluations of a previously treated closed transverse left tibial shaft fracture that is now demonstrating malunion. This includes scenarios where the orthopedic surgeon is monitoring the malunion, planning corrective surgery, or managing complications related to the incorrect healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left tibia.
• Confirm the encounter is "subsequent" and the fracture was initially "closed."
• Verify the fracture type is "transverse" and located in the "shaft" of the tibia.