Disp fx of lateral condyle of l tibia, 7thR

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the outer portion of the left shin bone (tibia) that has not healed correctly (malunion). It specifically applies when the initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and bone exposure.

This code is used for follow-up encounters when a patient is being treated for a malunion of a previously sustained displaced lateral tibial condyle fracture. The original injury must have been an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This code would be appropriate when assessing the malunion, planning corrective surgery, or managing complications related to the improper healing.

• Always confirm the laterality (left) and the specific bone (tibia, lateral condyle).
• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the original injury as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for this specific malunion would typically use a different code.