Nondisp fx of l tibial tuberosity, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the left tibial tuberosity that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The patient is in a later stage of treatment for this fracture, and the bone fragments have failed to unite properly, despite the skin remaining intact over the fracture site.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced left tibial tuberosity fracture that is exhibiting nonunion. This would include visits for monitoring, further diagnostic imaging, or planning for interventions related to the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "left tibial tuberosity" for accurate site and displacement.
• The "K" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture with nonunion, differentiating it from initial treatment or other complications.
• Always verify that the fracture is indeed closed (skin intact) and that nonunion is explicitly documented by the provider.