Nondisp oblique fx shaft of l tibia, 7thB

This code signifies a break in the main part (shaft) of the left shin bone (tibia) that runs diagonally across the bone, but the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. The fracture has broken through the skin, but the wound is relatively clean and small (Type I or II open fracture).

Apply this code for initial treatment of a patient presenting with a left tibial shaft fracture where imaging confirms an oblique pattern and no significant displacement, and clinical assessment reveals an open wound consistent with Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II classification. This is used for the first encounter for this specific injury.

• Confirm the fracture is specifically of the tibial shaft and not the proximal or distal ends.
• Verify documentation explicitly states "oblique" fracture pattern and "nondisplaced."
• Ensure the open fracture type (I or II) is clearly documented to support this specific code.