Nondisp commnt fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thR

This code signifies a comminuted fracture of the tibial shaft that has not displaced, is currently undergoing treatment for malunion, and was initially an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. It indicates a subsequent encounter where the focus is on managing the existing malunion rather than acute fracture care.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously treated open comminuted tibial shaft fracture (Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that has developed malunion. This is appropriate for encounters addressing the complications of healing, such as pain, deformity, or functional limitations due to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the reason for the encounter, not nonunion or delayed union.
• Verify the original fracture was an open comminuted tibial shaft fracture, Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; do not use for initial treatment of the fracture or for sequela.