Displ spiral fx shaft of r tibia, 7thD

This code describes a fracture involving the shaft of the right tibia that has a spiral pattern and is no longer in its anatomical alignment. It indicates that the patient is in a follow-up phase of treatment for this specific injury, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications, with the skin over the fracture remaining intact.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being monitored for a previously diagnosed displaced spiral fracture of the right tibial shaft. This applies when the fracture is healing routinely and has not required surgical intervention or open reduction, and the patient is past the initial acute treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "spiral" fracture of the right tibia shaft.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent" care and the healing is "routine" for a "closed" fracture.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.