Disp fx of med condyle of unsp tibia, 7thP

This code signifies a malunion of a displaced fracture of the medial condyle of the tibia, which has been treated previously and is now being managed in a closed fashion. Malunion indicates that the fracture has healed, but in an unsatisfactory or deformed position. The "P" suffix denotes a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture with malunion.

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a previously treated medial tibial condyle fracture that has healed with malunion, and the current management does not involve surgical intervention to correct the malunion. This would apply to scenarios where the malunion is being monitored, or conservative treatments are being employed.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed union" as these have different codes.
• Verify that the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter" and not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm that the fracture is indeed of the medial condyle of the tibia and not another part of the tibia or knee.