Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of unsp tibia, 7thH

This code describes a fracture of the outer part of the shin bone, near the knee, that has not shifted out of place. It specifically applies when the initial injury was an open fracture (skin broken) of a less severe type (I or II), and the bone is now healing slower than expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously treated open type I or II nondisplaced lateral tibial condyle fracture is experiencing delayed union. This indicates the fracture is not consolidating within the anticipated timeframe. It would be appropriate for office visits, follow-up imaging, or physical therapy sessions related to the ongoing, slow healing process.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "lateral condyle of tibia."
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that healing is explicitly documented as "delayed."
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would have been used for the acute injury.