Displ oblique fx shaft of r tibia, 7thM

This code describes a specific type of tibia fracture on the right side, characterized by an oblique break in the shaft that has shifted out of alignment. It indicates that the fracture is an open type I or II, meaning there's a wound communicating with the fracture site, and that the bone has failed to heal properly in a subsequent encounter.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a right tibial shaft fracture that was initially open (Type I or II) and is now complicated by nonunion. This applies to situations where the patient is receiving ongoing treatment for the unhealed fracture, such as further surgical intervention or prolonged conservative management.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "oblique" and located in the "shaft" of the right tibia.
• Confirm the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" to accurately assign this code.