Displ oblique fx shaft of r tibia, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the right tibia that is both displaced and runs obliquely, meaning it's not a clean horizontal or vertical break. The patient is in a later stage of treatment for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected without surgical intervention.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a right tibial shaft fracture that was initially displaced and oblique, and the physician notes delayed healing. This applies when the fracture is being managed non-surgically (closed treatment).

• Ensure documentation specifies "right tibia," "shaft," "oblique," and "displaced."
• Verify the encounter is for a subsequent visit and that "delayed healing" is explicitly documented.
• Confirm the fracture is being treated non-surgically (closed reduction or immobilization).