Disp fx of med condyle of unsp tibia, 7thR

This code signifies a malunion of a previously sustained, displaced fracture of the medial condyle of an unspecified tibia. The original injury was an open fracture, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination. The current encounter addresses the improper healing of this complex fracture.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient presents with complications from a poorly healed, severe open fracture of the medial tibial condyle. This includes follow-up visits for assessment, planning for corrective surgery, or management of ongoing issues related to the malunion. It should be used when the fracture has healed in an anatomically incorrect position.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and the "subsequent encounter" status.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC; otherwise, a different code for malunion of a closed or less severe open fracture would be appropriate.
• Confirm the fracture location is specifically the medial condyle of the tibia.