Nondisp pilon fx unsp tibia, 7thF

This code signifies a nondisplaced fracture of the pilon (distal tibia) that is an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. The patient is in the healing phase, experiencing routine recovery from this specific injury.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed open pilon fracture (type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) of the tibia, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications. It should be used after the initial treatment phase, when the focus shifts to monitoring routine healing.

• Ensure the documentation specifies an open pilon fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care and that healing is progressing routinely.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for encounters involving delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.