Nondisp oblique fx shaft of r tibia, 7thN

This code describes a situation where a patient has a non-displaced oblique fracture in the shaft of their right tibia, which was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. The current encounter is for the ongoing management of this fracture, specifically addressing a complication where the bone is failing to heal properly (nonunion).

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed open oblique fracture of the right tibial shaft (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) who are now experiencing nonunion. It indicates that the patient is receiving continued care for this specific fracture complication.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" as the reason for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the fracture is of the right tibia shaft and is described as "nondisplaced oblique."