Nondisp commnt fx shaft of r tibia, 7thN

Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of right tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a situation where a patient has a comminuted fracture of the shaft of their right tibia that is not displaced. Importantly, this fracture was an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and has subsequently failed to heal properly, resulting in a nonunion.

🎯When to Use

This code is used when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose initial open, comminuted, nondisplaced right tibial shaft fracture (Types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) has progressed to a nonunion. It indicates that the patient is still receiving treatment for this specific complication.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the right tibial shaft.
Verify the original fracture was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the current encounter is for the management of a nonunion, not initial treatment or routine healing.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.254Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of right tibia

S82.254N(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S82Fracture of lower leg, including ankle S82.0Fracture of patella S82.00Unspecified fracture of patella S82.001Unspecified fracture of right patella S82.001AUnsp fracture of right patella, init for clos fx