Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of l tibia, 7thG

This code describes a fracture of the outer portion of the left tibial condyle that has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a phase of treatment where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Use this code for follow-up encounters for a patient with a nondisplaced lateral tibial condyle fracture who is experiencing delayed union. This applies when the fracture is being managed non-surgically or post-reduction, and the physician documents that healing is slower than anticipated.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the laterality is "left" and the specific bone involved is the "lateral condyle of the tibia."
• This "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture with delayed healing; do not use for initial treatment or routine healing.