Nondisp bicondylar fx unsp tibia, 7thP

This code describes a situation where a patient has a bicondylar fracture of an unspecified tibia that was initially treated as a closed fracture, but is now experiencing malunion. Malunion indicates that the bone has healed, but in an incorrect anatomical position or alignment.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed and treated closed bicondylar tibial fracture, and imaging or clinical assessment confirms that the fracture has healed with an unsatisfactory alignment. This would apply to situations where the malunion is being monitored or further intervention is being considered.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "bicondylar" and "unspecified tibia" to support this code.
• The "P" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture with malunion.
• Confirm the fracture was initially treated as closed; if open, a different seventh character would be required.