Disp fx of med condyle of r tibia, 7thC

This code signifies a fracture of the inner bony prominence of the right shin bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific injury is an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues are significantly damaged, exposing the bone, and is classified as a severe open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This code is used for the initial treatment phase of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the medial condyle of the right tibia that has broken through the skin. It applies when the orthopedic surgeon or emergency physician diagnoses a severe open fracture, specifically Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, requiring initial definitive treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and the "medial condyle" of the right tibia.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated in the medical record for open fractures.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury, as subsequent encounters will use different codes.