Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of r tibia, 7thN

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture of the outer portion of the right shin bone, specifically the lateral condyle. It indicates that the fracture is an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, meaning there is significant soft tissue damage and communication with the outside environment, and the bone fragments have failed to heal together after initial treatment.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously treated open lateral tibial condyle fracture (type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is now presenting with evidence of nonunion. This would typically be documented after a period of attempted healing, often involving surgical intervention, where radiographic or clinical signs confirm the lack of bony consolidation.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly stated as "nondisplaced" and located on the "right tibia, lateral condyle."
• This code is for subsequent encounters only; an initial encounter for this specific fracture would use a different code.