Nondisp spiral fx shaft of l tibia, 7thK

This code describes a left tibia shaft fracture that has a spiral pattern, meaning it wraps around the bone, and is not displaced. The "nonunion" aspect indicates that the fracture has failed to heal completely after a typical healing period, and this encounter is for ongoing management of that nonunion.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced spiral fracture of the left tibia shaft that has developed nonunion. This includes visits for assessment of healing progress, planning for further intervention (e.g., bone grafting, revision surgery), or ongoing conservative management of the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and that the fracture is of the shaft of the left tibia.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" for the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" and "nondisplaced" as these are specific to this code.