Displ seg fx shaft of r tibia, 7thH

This code describes a specific type of tibia fracture where the bone is broken into at least three pieces (segmental) and the broken ends are not aligned (displaced). It also indicates that the fracture is an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of either Type I or Type II, and the patient is currently receiving care for delayed healing of this injury.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed displaced segmental fracture of the shaft of the right tibia. The initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II), and the physician's documentation explicitly states that the healing process is delayed. This code would be appropriate for subsequent visits related to managing the delayed union, such as cast changes, wound care, or assessment for surgical intervention.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "segmental" and "displaced" for the right tibia shaft fracture.
• Verify the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and the current encounter is for "delayed healing."
• Do not use for initial encounters or if healing is progressing normally.