Displ commnt fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thP

This code signifies a comminuted fracture of the tibial shaft that has healed incorrectly (malunion) and is displaced. The injury location is unspecified, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care of a closed fracture.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient presents with a previously treated closed comminuted tibial shaft fracture that has developed a malunion. This could include visits for ongoing management, assessment of malunion severity, or planning for corrective procedures.

• Requires a seventh character of "P" for subsequent encounter with malunion.
• Ensure documentation specifies "comminuted" and "displaced" for the fracture type.
• Confirm the fracture is of the "shaft" of the tibia and that the malunion is clearly documented.