Nondisp bicondylar fx unsp tibia, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture involving both condyles of the tibia that has not shifted from its original position. The patient is in a later stage of recovery, and the fracture is healing slower than expected, but the skin remains intact over the injury site.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced bicondylar tibial fracture is being monitored for delayed healing. It applies when the fracture remains closed and the physician documents that the healing process is not progressing at the anticipated rate.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "bicondylar" for the tibia.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care and that "delayed healing" of a "closed fracture" is documented.
• This code requires a seventh character "G" for subsequent encounter with delayed healing; do not use for initial treatment or routine healing.