Nondisp transverse fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thP

This code indicates a transverse fracture of the shaft of the tibia that is not displaced and has previously been treated, but has now healed in an unsatisfactory position (malunion). The specific tibia (left or right) is not documented.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a closed transverse tibial shaft fracture that has healed with malunion. This applies when the initial fracture treatment is complete, but the bone has united in an abnormal alignment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "malunion" and that the fracture is "closed" and "nondisplaced."
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of the malunion, not initial treatment or active healing.
• If the laterality of the tibia is known, a more specific code should be selected.