Nondisp fx of l tibial tuberosity, 7thF

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a fracture of the left tibial tuberosity, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and communication with the external environment. At this subsequent encounter, the fracture is progressing with expected healing.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) of the left tibial tuberosity is being monitored for routine healing. This applies when the patient is not experiencing complications, delayed healing, or nonunion.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left tibial tuberosity."
• Verify the initial injury was an "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC" and that healing is routine.
• Do not use for initial encounters, malunion, nonunion, or delayed healing; separate codes exist for those scenarios.