Nondisp seg fx shaft of r tibia, 7thQ

This code describes a specific type of tibial shaft fracture on the right side that is not displaced and involves a segment of the bone. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for an open fracture (Type I or II) that has unfortunately healed with malunion, meaning the bone has joined in an abnormal position.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is being treated for a previously sustained open segmental fracture of the right tibia shaft that has healed incorrectly. This would apply during ongoing management, rehabilitation, or planning for corrective procedures related to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced," "segmental," "right tibia shaft," and "malunion" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" as this is a specific inclusion for this code.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different code from the S82.26- series.