Displ oblique fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thJ

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a specific type of tibia fracture where the break is oblique, affects the shaft of the bone, and the exact tibia (left or right) is not specified. It is an open fracture, classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and potential contamination, and the patient is currently experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed open oblique shaft fracture of an unspecified tibia (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is presenting for ongoing management due to delayed healing. This includes situations where the fracture union is not progressing as expected within the typical timeframe.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "unspecified tibia" and an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Verify that the encounter is for "delayed healing" and not routine follow-up or nonunion.
Confirm that this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment of the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.233Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia

S82.233J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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