Displ seg fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thP

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture in the middle part of their shin bone (tibia) that is broken into multiple pieces and is out of alignment. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, which was initially treated without surgery (closed fracture), and the bone fragments have healed in an incorrect position (malunion).

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management of a previously treated closed segmental tibial shaft fracture where imaging confirms malunion. This would apply during clinic visits for monitoring, physical therapy, or planning for corrective procedures related to the malunion. It indicates that the initial healing process resulted in an unsatisfactory alignment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "segmental" and "shaft" for the tibia, as well as "displaced."
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of a closed fracture that has healed with malunion.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment, open fractures, or nonunion.