Displ spiral fx shaft of l tibia, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the left shin bone that has a twisting pattern and is no longer in its proper alignment. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is not healing as expected, despite the skin remaining intact over the fracture site.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced spiral fracture of the left tibial shaft. This is appropriate when the fracture has failed to unite and is being managed non-surgically, or when preparing for or recovering from a procedure to address the nonunion without an open wound.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" tibia and "spiral" fracture pattern.
• Confirm the "displaced" nature of the fracture and that it is a "subsequent encounter" for care.
• Verify that "nonunion" is explicitly documented and that the fracture is "closed."