Nondisp bicondylar fx r tibia, 7thQ

This code describes a situation where a patient has a non-displaced fracture affecting both condyles of the right tibia, and they are presenting for follow-up care. Crucially, the initial injury was an open fracture classified as Type I or II, and the fracture has healed improperly, resulting in a malunion.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced bicondylar open fracture (Type I or II) of the right tibia is being treated for a malunion. This applies to ongoing management, assessment of the malunion, or planning for corrective procedures.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced," "bicondylar," and "right tibia."
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "malunion" is documented as the current healing status.
• Distinguish from nonunion (S82.144K) or routine healing (S82.144P) for subsequent encounters.