Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of r tibia, 7thC

This code signifies a break in the outer bony prominence of the right shin bone, specifically at the knee joint, where the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. The fracture is open, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as a severe open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial hospital visit or surgical encounter for a patient presenting with a nondisplaced open fracture of the lateral condyle of the right tibia. It should be used when the physician explicitly documents the fracture as nondisplaced and specifies an open fracture type of IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

• Ensure physician documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and specifies the Gustilo-Anderson open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
• Confirm the fracture is located on the right tibia's lateral condyle.