Nondisp spiral fx shaft of r tibia, 7thN

Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of right tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-displaced spiral fracture located in the shaft of the right tibia, which was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now experiencing nonunion. Nonunion indicates that the bone has failed to heal completely after a significant period.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed open spiral fracture of the right tibial shaft is being treated for nonunion. It should be used when the fracture remains non-displaced and the initial injury was classified as a severe open fracture type.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" as the current healing status.
Verify the initial fracture was an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the fracture is of the right tibia shaft and is non-displaced.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.244Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of right tibia

S82.244N(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S82Fracture of lower leg, including ankle S82.0Fracture of patella S82.00Unspecified fracture of patella S82.001Unspecified fracture of right patella S82.001AUnsp fracture of right patella, init for clos fx