Nondisp transverse fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thQ

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a transverse fracture of the tibial shaft, where the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as type I or II, and the fracture has now healed in a misaligned position.

Apply this code when documenting ongoing care for a patient whose previously open, nondisplaced transverse tibial shaft fracture (Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II) has healed with malunion. This would be used for subsequent visits after the initial treatment, where the malunion is being addressed or monitored.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" and "malunion."
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture type I or II.
• Distinguish from nonunion, which has a different code series.