Disp fx of l tibial tuberosity, 7thF

This code describes a fracture of the prominent bony bump on the front of the shin bone (tibia) below the knee, specifically on the left side, where the broken bone fragments are not properly aligned. This particular code is used during follow-up care for an open fracture, meaning the bone broke through the skin, classified as a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the fracture is healing as expected.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed left tibial tuberosity fracture, initially an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, is receiving ongoing treatment and demonstrating routine healing. It would be used by orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, or other providers managing the patient's recovery after the initial acute treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" tibial tuberosity and confirms the fracture is displaced.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and that the current encounter is for subsequent care with routine healing.
• Do not use for initial encounters or if the healing is delayed, nonunion, or malunion; different codes apply in those scenarios.