Disp fx of med condyle of r tibia, 7thP

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the medial condyle of the right tibia that has previously been treated and is now presenting with malunion. Malunion indicates that the bone has healed, but in an unsatisfactory or deformed position. This specific code is for a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously treated closed medial tibial condyle fracture of the right leg is found to have healed incorrectly. It is used when the malunion is being addressed or monitored, and the fracture itself is no longer acute. This code would also be applicable for documentation of the malunion in preparation for corrective surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed union," as these have different codes.
• Verify laterality (right tibia) and the specific anatomical site (medial condyle) are accurately documented.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" and the fracture was initially "closed" to ensure correct code selection.