Nondisp spiral fx shaft of r tibia, 7thH

This code signifies a right tibia shaft fracture that is spiral in nature and has not shifted from its original position. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is now in a phase of delayed healing, meaning the expected healing timeline has been exceeded.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed open spiral fracture of the right tibial shaft that is not healing as anticipated. This would include situations where the physician documents delayed union or nonunion is a concern for an open fracture.

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