Displ oblique fx shaft of l tibia, 7thF

Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained an oblique fracture of the shaft of their left tibia. The fracture was an open fracture, classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is currently healing routinely.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed open oblique left tibial shaft fracture (Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is being monitored for routine healing. This would include follow-up appointments for cast changes, wound care, or imaging to assess progress, provided no complications or delayed healing are noted.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies the left tibia and an oblique fracture pattern.
Verify the initial injury was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the encounter is for routine healing; use different codes for delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.232Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of left tibia

S82.232F(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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