Disp fx of lateral condyle of r tibia, 7thH

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the outer portion of the right tibial condyle, which is the top, weight-bearing surface of the shin bone. The fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the bone broke through the skin or there was a wound communicating with the fracture site) of either Type I or Type II severity, and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care due to delayed healing.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed open Type I or Type II displaced lateral tibial condyle fracture of the right leg, and the healing process is not progressing as expected. This applies when the physician documents delayed union or non-union is suspected, but definitive non-union has not yet been established.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "lateral condyle of right tibia."
• Verify the original fracture was classified as an open Type I or II and that delayed healing is explicitly noted.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.