Nondisp fx of unsp tibial spin, 7thR

This code describes a previously sustained, non-displaced fracture of an unspecified tibial spine that is now experiencing malunion. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose open tibial spine fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) has healed in an unsatisfactory position. This applies to subsequent encounters where the malunion is being addressed or monitored, and the fracture itself was initially non-displaced.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
• Verify the fracture was initially non-displaced; displaced fractures would require a different code.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.