Nondisp commnt fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thE

This code describes a comminuted fracture of the shaft of the tibia that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture (type I or II) that is now in a subsequent phase of care and is healing routinely.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced comminuted open fracture of the tibial shaft. It signifies that the fracture is progressing as expected without complications, and the open wound was classified as type I or II.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the tibial shaft fracture.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and that the open fracture was initially classified as type I or II.
• Confirm "routine healing" is documented to differentiate from delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.