Nondisp transverse fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thF

This code describes a tibia shaft fracture that is transverse and has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture (type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is now in a subsequent encounter phase and healing routinely.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters of patients with a previously diagnosed open transverse tibial shaft fracture (Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) where the fracture is healing as expected. This is appropriate when the patient is no longer in the initial active treatment phase but still requires management for the healing fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the fracture morphology.
• Confirm the original injury was an open fracture, type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and that healing is routine.
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter; do not use for initial treatment or nonunion/malunion.