Nondisp spiral fx shaft of r tibia, 7thK

This code describes a right tibia fracture that is spiral in nature and located in the shaft, with the bone fragments remaining in their normal anatomical alignment. The patient is in a subsequent phase of treatment, and the fracture has failed to heal properly, indicating a nonunion.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up care for a patient whose right tibia shaft fracture, initially nondisplaced and spiral, has not united. It would be used when the patient presents for ongoing management of the nonunion, such as evaluation for surgical intervention or continued conservative treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced," "spiral," and "shaft" for the right tibia.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care and explicitly mentions "nonunion" of the closed fracture.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.