Nondisp commnt fx shaft of r tibia, 7thF

This code describes a fracture involving the shaft of the right tibia that has broken into multiple pieces (comminuted) but where the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment (nondisplaced). This specific instance represents a follow-up encounter for an open fracture, meaning the skin was broken at the time of injury, classified as a severe type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is currently healing as expected without complications.

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed open comminuted right tibial shaft fracture (Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that was nondisplaced. This applies when the fracture is progressing through routine healing and the patient is not experiencing any unusual delays or complications in recovery.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the right tibial shaft.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC and that the current encounter is for routine healing.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.