Nondisp commnt fx shaft of r tibia, 7thM

This code signifies a specific type of tibia fracture: a comminuted break in the shaft of the right tibia that is not displaced. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, specifically for an open fracture (Type I or II) that has failed to heal properly, resulting in a nonunion.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed right tibial shaft fracture that was initially open (Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II) and has subsequently developed a nonunion. This is appropriate for encounters focused on managing the persistent nonunion, such as for cast changes, follow-up imaging, or preparation for revision surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the right tibia shaft.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "nonunion" is explicitly stated.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the acute fracture would use a different code.