Disp fx of lateral condyle of l tibia, 7thM

This code describes a left tibia fracture involving the lateral condyle that is out of alignment, meaning the bone fragments are not in their normal anatomical position. It specifically indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II), and the bone has failed to heal properly in a subsequent encounter.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed displaced open fracture (Type I or II) of the lateral condyle of the left tibia, and there is documented evidence of nonunion. This typically occurs when the fracture has not healed within the expected timeframe or shows no signs of progression towards healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" tibia and "lateral condyle."
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "nonunion" is explicitly stated.
• Distinguish from malunion, which implies healing in an incorrect position, whereas nonunion indicates a failure to heal.