Nondisp bicondylar fx right tibia, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a fracture affecting both condyles of the right tibia, meaning the top, weight-bearing surface of the shin bone is broken in two places. The fracture fragments remain in their anatomical position without significant displacement. This specific code is designated for the initial treatment of an open fracture, where the skin has been broken, exposing the bone, classified as either Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a bicondylar fracture of the right tibia that has not shifted from its original position. This is appropriate when the fracture is open, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site, and the severity of the soft tissue damage is classified as Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "bicondylar" and "nondisplaced" for the right tibia.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as an "open fracture type I or II" and that this is the patient's initial treatment for the injury.
• Do not use this code for displaced fractures, closed fractures, or subsequent encounters for the same injury.