Displ spiral fx shaft of l tibia, 7thJ

Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a left tibia shaft fracture that is both displaced and has a spiral pattern. It specifically indicates that the fracture was an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is currently in a phase of delayed healing during a subsequent encounter.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously treated open spiral fracture of the left tibial shaft that is not healing at the expected rate. This applies to situations where the initial injury was classified as an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the open fracture.
Verify the laterality (left) and fracture pattern (spiral) are accurately documented.
Confirm the initial open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) was previously established.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.242Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of left tibia

S82.242J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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