Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the main part (shaft) of the tibia, where the bone fragments are no longer aligned, and the specific side (left or right) is not documented. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected, but the skin over the fracture remains intact.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed, non-specific tibial shaft fracture (where the fracture fragments are displaced) presents with evidence of delayed healing. This applies when the fracture has not yet united within the expected timeframe, and the treatment is ongoing for a closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and that the fracture is closed.
• Verify that the encounter is subsequent to the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Only use this code when the laterality of the tibia is not specified in the medical record.