Nondisp oblique fx shaft of r tibia, 7thM

This code describes a right tibia shaft fracture that is oblique in nature and has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is now being treated for nonunion, meaning the bone is failing to heal properly.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a right tibial shaft fracture that was initially open and is now complicated by nonunion. This applies to situations such as surgical revisions, bone grafting procedures, or prolonged immobilization for the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "oblique" for the fracture type.
• Verify the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "nonunion" is explicitly documented as the current complication.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would be used for the acute injury.