Disp fx of lateral condyle of unsp tibia, 7thD

This code describes a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a fracture of the outer portion of the shin bone (tibia) near the knee joint. The fracture was initially displaced, meaning the bone fragments were out of alignment, but is now healing as expected without surgical intervention.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced lateral tibial condyle fracture is receiving ongoing care, and the fracture is closed (skin intact) and progressing through routine healing. This would include follow-up appointments for cast checks, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging to monitor healing progress.

• Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified tibia" if the laterality (left or right) is not documented.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture undergoing routine healing.
• Confirm the fracture was initially displaced, as this impacts the specific subcategory.