Nondisp fx of l tibial tuberosity, 7thM

This code signifies a fracture of the left tibial tuberosity that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically applies to a situation where the initial injury was an open fracture (skin broken) of type I or II, and the bone has failed to heal properly in a subsequent encounter.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced open type I or II fracture of the left tibial tuberosity, and the physician documents nonunion, indicating a failure of the bone to mend. This would typically be seen in scenarios involving ongoing pain, instability, or radiographic evidence of persistent fracture lines months after the initial injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and specifies "left" tibial tuberosity.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter addresses "nonunion."
• This code is for a subsequent encounter; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture.