Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of l tibia, 7thN

This code describes a situation where a patient has a non-displaced fracture of the outer part of the left shin bone, specifically the lateral condyle. This particular encounter is for ongoing treatment of the fracture, which was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the bone has failed to heal properly (nonunion).

Use this code for follow-up visits, cast changes, or other ongoing management of a non-displaced lateral tibial condyle fracture that was initially an open fracture of types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is now complicated by nonunion. This applies when the patient is still receiving active treatment for the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the initial open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
• Verify the fracture is explicitly stated as "nondisplaced" and located on the "lateral condyle of the left tibia."
• This code is for subsequent encounters; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture.