Displ seg fx shaft of r tibia, 7thF

This code signifies a displaced fracture affecting a segment of the shaft of the right tibia, which was initially an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. The patient is currently in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing routinely.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed and treated open segmental fracture of the right tibial shaft. It specifically applies when the initial open fracture was severe (Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the initial fracture was indeed an open segmental fracture of the right tibial shaft, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters, nonunion, malunion, or delayed healing.