Displ spiral fx shaft of r tibia, 7thE

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a spiral fracture of the shaft of their right tibia, where the bone fragments are no longer in their anatomical alignment. The fracture is an open type I or II, meaning there was a wound communicating with the fracture site, and it is currently healing routinely.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent care for a right tibial shaft spiral fracture that was initially open (Type I or II) and is now progressing through expected healing stages. This would include follow-up appointments for cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy during the routine healing phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "spiral" morphology for the tibial shaft fracture.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the healing is "routine" for an open fracture type I or II.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for delayed/nonunion healing.