Nondisp bicondylar fx r tibia, 7thE

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a fracture involving both condyles of the right tibia, which was not displaced at the time of injury. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, and is now healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a healing, nondisplaced bicondylar open fracture (Type I or II) of the right tibia. This includes routine follow-up appointments, cast changes, or wound care during the normal healing period.

• Ensure the encounter is for a subsequent visit, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the right tibia, is bicondylar, and was nondisplaced.
• Confirm the original injury was an open fracture Type I or II and is currently demonstrating routine healing.