Disp fx of l tibial tuberosity, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the prominent bony bump on the front of the shin bone (tibia) below the kneecap, specifically on the left leg, that is no longer in its anatomical alignment. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture has not healed within the expected timeframe, despite the skin remaining intact over the fracture site.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced left tibial tuberosity fracture. This is appropriate when the fracture has not yet united and the physician notes delayed healing, but there is no open wound communicating with the fracture. This code would be used for subsequent visits after the initial treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "left" for the tibial tuberosity fracture.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent care" and the fracture is "closed" with documented "delayed healing."
• Do not use for initial treatment or if the fracture is healing normally.