Disp fx of med condyle of l tibia, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a break in the inner bony prominence of the left shin bone, specifically at the knee joint, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. This particular code is designated for the initial treatment of an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissue have been compromised, and the wound is classified as either Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the medial condyle of the left tibia that has broken through the skin. It is used when the open fracture is documented as Gustilo-Anderson Type I (clean wound less than 1 cm) or Type II (wound greater than 1 cm without extensive soft tissue damage).

• Always confirm the laterality (left) and the specific location (medial condyle of tibia).
• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and specifies "open fracture type I or II" for initial encounter.
• Do not use this code for subsequent encounters or for closed fractures.