Displ transverse fx shaft of l tibia, 7thB

This code signifies a break in the middle section of the left shin bone that has shifted out of alignment. The fracture is open, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as either Type I or Type II, indicating a relatively small wound with minimal soft tissue damage. This code is specifically for the initial treatment of this injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the shaft of the left tibia, where the fracture is open and categorized as Type I or Type II. This includes initial evaluation, surgical repair, or casting performed immediately following the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open fracture type I or II" for the left tibia shaft.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for the fracture; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.
• Confirm the laterality is "left" to avoid coding errors.