Displ seg fx shaft of r tibia, 7thJ

This code signifies a complex injury involving a right tibia shaft fracture that has broken into multiple pieces and is no longer in proper alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture (bone exposed through the skin) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is not healing as expected.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced segmental open fracture of the right tibial shaft, where the fracture type was classified as IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and there is evidence of delayed union or nonunion. This would be used for subsequent visits after the initial treatment, focusing on the ongoing management of the delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the original fracture was indeed a displaced segmental open fracture of the right tibia shaft, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• This code is for follow-up care; do not use for the initial encounter of the fracture.