Nondisp oblique fx shaft of r tibia, 7thH

This code describes a right tibia shaft fracture that is not displaced and has an oblique pattern. It specifically indicates that this is a follow-up encounter for an open fracture (Type I or II) where the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed open, nondisplaced, oblique fracture of the right tibial shaft, where the fracture is not yet healed and is exhibiting delayed union. This would apply to office visits, follow-up imaging, or other encounters focused on monitoring the healing progress of this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced," "oblique," and "right tibia shaft."
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that healing is explicitly noted as "delayed."
• This is a subsequent encounter code; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture.