Nondisp pilon fx l tibia, 7thJ

This code signifies a nondisplaced fracture of the pilon (distal tibia) in the left leg that was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The patient is currently in a subsequent encounter for this injury, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously treated open pilon fracture of the left tibia (initially severe, Type IIIA-C) is not healing as expected. This applies when the fracture fragments remain in their anatomical position (nondisplaced) but the healing process is prolonged.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the initial injury was an open pilon fracture of the left tibia, classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the fracture is nondisplaced at the time of this encounter.