Nondisp seg fx shaft of r tibia, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code describes a situation where a patient has a segmental fracture in the shaft of their right tibia that was initially nondisplaced, but is now healing incorrectly (malunion). This specific code is used during follow-up visits after the initial treatment, indicating ongoing management of the malunion in a closed fracture.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously treated nondisplaced segmental right tibial shaft fracture presents with evidence of malunion. This applies to follow-up appointments where the malunion is being monitored or managed, and the fracture is still considered closed.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "segmental" fracture of the tibial shaft and "right" side.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the fracture is "closed" with "malunion."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for open fractures.