Displ spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thP

This code signifies a tibial shaft fracture, specifically a spiral type, that has healed improperly (malunion) and is no longer in its correct anatomical position. This diagnosis is made during a follow-up visit after initial treatment, where the fracture is still closed (skin intact).

Apply this code for patients presenting for ongoing management of a previously treated closed spiral fracture of the tibial shaft that has resulted in malunion. This would include scenarios where the patient is undergoing rehabilitation, further imaging, or planning for corrective surgery due to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and "subsequent encounter" for a closed fracture.
• Laterality (left/right) is unspecified in this code; if known, a more specific code should be used.
• Distinguish from nonunion, which implies a complete failure of healing, rather than improper healing.