Displ oblique fx shaft of r tibia, 7thE

This code describes a specific type of fracture involving the shaft of the right tibia, characterized by an oblique break where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for an open fracture, specifically Type I or II, and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed displaced oblique fracture of the right tibial shaft. It should be used when the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II), and the physician documents routine healing during the current visit. This typically applies to visits for cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy during the healing phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture Type I or II.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the "shaft" and is "oblique" and "displaced."
• Do not use this code for initial encounters, nonunion, malunion, or delayed healing.