Displ seg fx shaft of l tibia, 7thE

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the left tibia that has broken into at least three pieces (segmental) and is no longer in its normal anatomical alignment (displaced). It specifically applies to a follow-up visit where the initial injury was an open fracture (skin broken) of Type I or II severity, and the bone is now healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed displaced segmental fracture of the left tibial shaft that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II). It should be used when the patient is progressing well with routine healing, such as during cast changes, follow-up X-rays showing callus formation, or routine wound care for the open injury.

• Confirm the fracture is specifically segmental and displaced, and located in the shaft of the left tibia.
• Verify the initial fracture was documented as an open fracture, Type I or II, and that healing is routine.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters, nonunion, malunion, or delayed healing.