Nondisp bicondylar fx r tibia, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code signifies a fracture of both condyles (the rounded ends) of the right tibia that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as a severe open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC based on the extent of soft tissue damage and contamination. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a non-displaced bicondylar fracture of the right tibia that is also an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This would typically be used in emergency department settings, initial surgical admissions, or the first visit for definitive treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "bicondylar" for the right tibia.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the open fracture component is explicitly stated by the provider.
• This "C" encounter code is only for the initial treatment period; subsequent care would use different encounter codes.