Nondisp spiral fx shaft of l tibia, 7thR

This code signifies a left tibial shaft fracture that is spiral in nature and has not shifted from its anatomical position. It specifically indicates that this is an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is currently being treated, and the bone has healed in an imperfect alignment.

Use this code for follow-up encounters of a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced spiral fracture of the left tibial shaft, where the initial injury was an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code is appropriate when the fracture has healed but with a noticeable deformity or angulation.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral" fracture of the left tibia shaft.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and that the current encounter addresses a malunion.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures without documented malunion.