Nondisp fx of medial condyle of unspecified tibia, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the medial condyle of the tibia. The initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that past fracture. The specific tibia (left or right) is not documented.

Use this code when a patient presents with a condition, symptom, or complication that is a direct result of a healed nondisplaced medial tibial condyle fracture. Examples include chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or post-traumatic arthritis in the knee joint, where the original fracture is no longer acute. This code is appropriate for follow-up care related to the sequelae, not the acute treatment of the fracture itself.

• Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific residual condition(s) being treated (e.g., M17.1X for post-traumatic arthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past nondisplaced medial tibial condyle fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute fractures; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.