Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a fracture of the shaft of the tibia, specifically a transverse break that was initially displaced. At this subsequent visit, the fracture is being managed non-surgically (closed treatment) and is progressing as expected toward full recovery.

This code is appropriate for office visits, follow-up imaging, or physical therapy sessions for a patient with a previously diagnosed transverse tibial shaft fracture that was displaced. It indicates that the fracture is healing routinely without complications during the recovery phase. This code would be used after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture location is the shaft of the tibia and the morphology is transverse.
• Do not use for initial treatment, nonunion, malunion, or delayed healing; those scenarios have different codes.