Displ spiral fx shaft of r tibia, 7thH

This code signifies a specific type of fracture involving the shaft of the right tibia, characterized by a spiral break that is no longer in its anatomical alignment. It indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (type I or II) and that the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a displaced spiral fracture of the right tibial shaft, which was initially an open fracture. This applies when the fracture is exhibiting delayed union or nonunion, requiring continued medical management.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "spiral" fracture of the right tibia shaft.
• Confirm the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "delayed healing" is explicitly noted.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different code.