Displ bicondylar fx l tibia, 7thM

This code signifies a complex fracture involving both condyles of the left tibia, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of either Type I or II, and the bone has failed to heal properly in a subsequent encounter.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed displaced bicondylar open fracture of the left tibia, and the physician documents nonunion of the fracture. This includes scenarios such as ongoing management, assessment for further intervention, or monitoring of a non-healing fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" tibia and "bicondylar" involvement.
• Verify the initial fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "nonunion" is explicitly stated for the subsequent encounter.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for closed fractures.