Disp fx of lateral condyle of l tibia, 7thP

This code signifies a left-sided fracture of the outer portion of the tibial condyle that was initially displaced but is now in a later stage of healing where the bone has united in an abnormal position. This malunion indicates that the bone fragments have joined, but not in their anatomically correct alignment.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for complications or ongoing management of a previously sustained, displaced lateral tibial condyle fracture that has healed with malunion. It would be used when the fracture is no longer acute but the malunion is the focus of the current visit, such as for evaluation of pain, functional limitations, or consideration of corrective surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" tibia and "lateral condyle."
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as "displaced" and has resulted in "malunion."
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for a "closed fracture."