Displ oblique fx shaft of l tibia, 7thH

This code describes a specific type of left tibia shaft fracture where the break is angled (oblique) and the bone fragments are not properly aligned (displaced). This particular encounter indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care for an open fracture (where the skin was broken) that is not healing as expected.

Use this code when documenting a subsequent visit for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced oblique fracture of the shaft of the left tibia. This is specifically for cases where the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and there is evidence of delayed healing, requiring ongoing management.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "oblique" for the fracture type.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and that the open fracture type (I or II) and delayed healing are explicitly noted.
• Confirm laterality is "left" to match the code's specificity.