Displ spiral fx shaft of r tibia, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture affecting the main body (shaft) of the right shin bone, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned (displaced) and the fracture line spirals around the bone. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture, which is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced spiral fracture of the right tibia shaft is presenting for continued management, and the physician documents that the fracture is experiencing delayed healing. This would include situations like cast changes, follow-up X-rays showing incomplete union, or discussions about further interventions due to slow healing.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture is of the shaft and not the proximal or distal end of the tibia.
• Confirm laterality is "right" and the fracture pattern is "spiral" and "displaced."