Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of l tibia, 7thR

This code describes a left tibial lateral condyle fracture that was initially open (compound) and is now healing improperly (malunion). The fracture itself is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment despite the malunion. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care for this previously treated injury.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management of a malunited, nondisplaced fracture of the lateral condyle of the left tibia. This applies specifically when the initial injury was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code would be appropriate for clinic visits, imaging studies, or surgical interventions addressing the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and that the initial fracture was an open Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Verify the fracture is of the lateral condyle of the left tibia and is currently nondisplaced.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.