Nondisp oblique fx shaft of r tibia, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the right shin bone that is not displaced and runs at an angle. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is taking longer than expected to heal without surgical intervention.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up visits for a patient with a previously diagnosed, non-displaced, oblique right tibial shaft fracture. This is specifically for situations where the fracture is still healing, but the healing process is prolonged. It would be used for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the "shaft" and is "oblique" and "nondisplaced."
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.