Nondisp seg fx shaft of r tibia, 7thJ

Nondisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of right tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a specific type of tibia fracture where the right lower leg bone has broken in at least two places along its shaft, but the bone fragments remain in their normal alignment. It indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is currently experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced segmental open fracture of the right tibial shaft (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) who are not healing within the expected timeframe. It would be used when the patient presents for ongoing management, evaluation of healing progress, or treatment of complications related to the delayed union.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character "J" to indicate delayed healing.
Confirm the fracture is specifically of the shaft and is segmental (broken in at least two places).
Ensure documentation clearly states the initial open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and that healing is delayed.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.264Nondisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of right tibia

S82.264J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S82Fracture of lower leg, including ankle S82.0Fracture of patella S82.00Unspecified fracture of patella S82.001Unspecified fracture of right patella S82.001AUnsp fracture of right patella, init for clos fx