Displaced bicondylar fx r tibia, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a fracture affecting both condyles (the rounded prominences at the end) of the right tibia, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. It specifically indicates that the fracture has broken through the skin, but the wound is relatively clean and small (Type I or II open fracture).

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced fracture involving both the medial and lateral condyles of the right tibia, where there is an associated open wound classified as Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II. This includes emergency department visits, initial surgical repair, or the first encounter for definitive management of such an injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "bicondylar" for the right tibia.
• Confirm the open fracture type (Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II) is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• This "B" encounter code is only for the initial treatment phase; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.