Displ commnt fx shaft of r tibia, 7thK

This code signifies a complex break in the main part of the right shin bone, where the bone has shattered into multiple pieces and the fragments are not properly aligned. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, which was initially treated without surgery (closed fracture), but the bone is failing to heal properly.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced comminuted fracture of the right tibial shaft is being treated for nonunion, and the fracture was initially managed non-surgically. This applies to ongoing care, such as cast changes, follow-up imaging to assess healing progress, or preparation for further intervention due to the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies a "closed" fracture for the initial treatment.
• Verify laterality (right tibia) and the specific fracture type (displaced comminuted shaft fracture).
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for this fracture would use a different seventh character.