Nondisp transverse fx shaft of l tibia, 7thG

This code describes a transverse fracture of the shaft of the left tibia that has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing slower than expected, but the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced transverse left tibial shaft fracture, and the physician notes delayed healing of the closed fracture. This would apply to office visits, cast changes, or imaging studies performed to monitor the healing progress when delayed union is identified.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the fracture type.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent care" and that "delayed healing" is explicitly documented.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) to differentiate from open fractures.