Disp fx of lateral condyle of l tibia, 7thN

This code describes a left tibia fracture involving the lateral condyle that is out of alignment and has failed to heal properly after an initial treatment. The fracture is an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and potential contamination. This specific code is used during follow-up care for this complex nonunion.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters for patients with a previously treated, but unhealed, displaced open fracture of the lateral condyle of the left tibia. It applies when the fracture is classified as an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the patient is presenting for ongoing management of the nonunion. This would include visits for continued wound care, assessment of bone healing, or planning for further surgical intervention.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" and "nonunion" for this specific fracture type.
• Verify the fracture is indeed of the lateral condyle of the left tibia and is displaced.
• Confirm the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated in the medical record.