Displ oblique fx shaft of l tibia, 7thP

This code signifies a left lower leg injury where the tibia bone has fractured diagonally across its main shaft, and the broken ends have healed in a misaligned position. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this previously treated fracture that has resulted in malunion, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of a malunited oblique fracture of the left tibial shaft. This would include scenarios such as physical therapy, casting changes, or surgical planning for corrective osteotomy due to the improper healing of a previously treated closed fracture. It is appropriate for any encounter after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" tibia and "oblique" fracture of the "shaft."
• Verify that the encounter is for a "subsequent" visit and that "malunion" is explicitly documented.
• Confirm the fracture was initially "closed" (skin intact) to differentiate from open fractures.