Displ bicondylar fx l tibia, subs for clos fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture involving both condyles of the left tibia, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. The patient is in the healing phase following initial treatment, and the fracture is mending as expected without complications. This represents a follow-up encounter for a previously diagnosed and treated injury.

Apply this code for follow-up visits where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a displaced bicondylar fracture of the left tibia. This is appropriate when the fracture is closed (skin intact) and is progressing through routine healing. It indicates that the initial treatment has been rendered and the patient is now in the subsequent phase of recovery.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left tibia" and "bicondylar" to support this specific code.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; verify the patient's current stage of care.
• Confirm the fracture is indeed "displaced" and "closed" based on physician documentation.