Disp fx of r tibial tuberosity, 7thE

This code describes a fracture of the right tibial tuberosity where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture was an open type I or II, meaning there was a break in the skin communicating with the fracture, and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care with expected routine healing.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for a patient who previously sustained an open type I or II displaced fracture of the right tibial tuberosity. It should be used when the patient is progressing as expected with routine healing, and the visit is not for initial treatment or complications.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "right tibial tuberosity."
• Confirm the original injury was an "open type I or II fracture" and the current encounter is "subsequent" with "routine healing."
• Do not use this code for initial treatment, malunion, nonunion, or delayed healing.