Disp fx of medial condyle of unsp tibia, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the inner portion of the lower leg bone (tibia) near the knee joint, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically refers to the initial treatment phase for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a closed, displaced fracture of the medial condyle of an unspecified tibia. This includes situations where the patient is first diagnosed and receiving definitive treatment for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify laterality (left or right) if available; "unspecified" is used when not documented.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the fracture, not a follow-up.