Nondisp spiral fx shaft of l tibia, 7thJ

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

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a left tibial shaft fracture that is spiral in nature, meaning the fracture line extends around the bone, and is not displaced. It specifically indicates that this is an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is currently experiencing delayed healing, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate when a patient with a previously diagnosed open spiral fracture of the left tibial shaft (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) presents for follow-up care, and the physician documents that the fracture is not healing as expected within the typical timeframe. This would be used during ongoing management of the fracture, after initial treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral" fracture of the left tibia shaft.
Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is clearly documented.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care and delayed healing is explicitly stated.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.245Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of left tibia

S82.245J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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