Nondisp seg fx shaft of l tibia, 7thH

This code describes a specific type of tibia fracture involving a break in the shaft of the left tibia at multiple points (segmental), where the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment (nondisplaced). It further specifies that this is an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) classified as type I or II, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where the fracture is not healing as expected.

This code is used when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced segmental open fracture (Type I or II) of the left tibial shaft presents for follow-up care, and the physician documents delayed healing. This would apply during clinic visits, hospital readmissions, or other encounters where the primary focus is managing the ongoing, slow healing of this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture type and location.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and not an initial treatment for the fracture.
• Confirm the open fracture type (I or II) is documented, as other types would require a different code.