Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of unsp tibia, 7thK

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture of the outer portion of the shin bone, specifically the lateral condyle, that is not displaced. The fracture is not healing as expected (nonunion) and the patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment of this ongoing issue. The specific side of the body (left or right) is not documented.

Use this code for a patient presenting for continued management of a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced lateral tibial condyle fracture that has failed to unite. This applies to encounters for cast changes, follow-up imaging, or discussions regarding further intervention for the nonunion, when the initial treatment was non-surgical (closed fracture).

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and that the fracture is of the lateral condyle of the tibia.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care of a closed fracture, not initial treatment or an open fracture.
• Do not use if the laterality (left or right) of the tibia is specified in the medical record.