Nondisp transverse fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thG

This code signifies a transverse fracture of the tibial shaft that has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, meaning the initial treatment has occurred, and the fracture is healing slower than expected without surgical intervention.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced transverse tibial shaft fracture is experiencing delayed union. This would typically be documented by the physician noting the fracture is not healing at the anticipated rate, but no open reduction or internal fixation has been performed.

• Verify documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the tibial shaft.
• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment.
• Confirm "delayed healing" is documented; otherwise, a different subsequent encounter code may be more appropriate.