Nondisp pilon fx unsp tibia, 7thH

This code describes a pilon fracture of the tibia that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as Type I or II, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters with a patient who previously sustained an open Type I or II nondisplaced pilon fracture of an unspecified tibia, and the physician documents delayed healing. This applies when the patient is still receiving active treatment for the fracture's delayed union, such as cast changes, wound care, or monitoring.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "pilon fracture" of the tibia.
• Confirm the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "delayed healing" is explicitly noted.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different code.