Disp fx of med condyle of l tibia, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the inner bony prominence of the left shin bone, specifically where it forms part of the knee joint. The bone fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment, and the fracture has failed to heal properly after an initial treatment, with the current encounter being for ongoing management of this nonunion.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or surgical planning, for a previously diagnosed and initially treated closed fracture of the medial condyle of the left tibia that has not united. This code is appropriate when the nonunion is confirmed, and the fracture remains displaced.

• Confirm the fracture is of the medial condyle of the left tibia.
• Verify the encounter is for a subsequent visit and the fracture is closed with documented nonunion.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for the nonunion, if applicable, or as the primary diagnosis if the nonunion is the sole reason for the encounter.