Disp fx of unsp tibial tuberosity, 7thG

This code describes a fracture of the tibial tuberosity, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is healing slower than expected, but the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for a previously diagnosed displaced tibial tuberosity fracture that is not yet fully healed and is exhibiting delayed union. This applies when the patient is receiving ongoing treatment, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or monitoring, for the slow-healing fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "delayed healing" for this specific fracture site.
• Verify the encounter is subsequent to the initial treatment and the fracture is still considered "closed."
• Do not use for initial treatment or if the fracture is healing normally.