Nondisp oblique fx shaft of l tibia, 7thJ

This code describes a left tibial shaft fracture that is nondisplaced and runs obliquely, specifically when the patient is in a subsequent phase of care. It indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and that the healing process is delayed.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed severe open oblique fracture of the left tibial shaft. It should be used when documentation explicitly states that the fracture is nondisplaced and that healing is not progressing as expected. This code is applicable during the active treatment phase after the initial repair, but before full union.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "oblique" for the fracture type.
• Verify the initial open fracture was classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm that the encounter is for subsequent care and that delayed healing is noted.