Oth fracture of r low leg, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the right lower leg, excluding the ankle, that is not specifically classified elsewhere. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin remains intact, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where the healing process is progressing slower than expected.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a right lower leg fracture (tibia, fibula, or both, but not ankle malleoli) that has not broken through the skin. This code is appropriate when the physician explicitly notes delayed union or slow healing during a subsequent encounter.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "right" lower leg and a "closed" fracture.
• Confirm that the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment.
• Look for physician notes indicating "delayed healing," "delayed union," or similar terminology to justify the "G" seventh character.