Displ seg fx shaft of r tibia, subs for clos fx w routn heal

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a fracture in the middle section of the right tibia, where the bone broke into at least three pieces and the fragments are not properly aligned. At this stage, the fracture is being managed non-surgically (closed treatment) and is progressing through a normal healing process.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced segmental fracture of the right tibial shaft is receiving ongoing conservative care. This includes routine follow-up appointments, cast changes, or physical therapy sessions, provided the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "segmental" and "displaced" for the right tibial shaft.
• Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent" care and the healing is "routine" (not delayed or nonunion).
• Always pair with an external cause code if the cause of the fracture is known and relevant to the encounter.