Disp fx of lateral condyle of unsp tibia, 7thR

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the lateral condyle of an unspecified tibia that has developed malunion. The injury was an open fracture, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the patient is currently in a subsequent phase of care for this specific complication.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up encounters for patients previously treated for a severe open lateral tibial condyle fracture (Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) who are now presenting with or being treated for malunion of that fracture. It indicates ongoing management of the fracture's healing complication.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the complication of the open fracture.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not initial treatment.
• Confirm the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, even if the laterality of the tibia is unspecified.