Nondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thG

This code describes a spiral fracture of the main part of the tibia (shin bone) that has not shifted out of alignment. The fracture is still healing, but at a slower rate than expected, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care after initial treatment.

Use this code for a patient who has previously received definitive treatment for a nondisplaced spiral tibial shaft fracture and is now being seen for ongoing management due to delayed healing. This applies to situations where the fracture is still closed (skin intact) and the patient is not in the initial phase of injury or acute treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral" fracture morphology.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Verify that delayed healing is explicitly documented by the provider.