Disp fx of med condyle of l tibia, 7thD

This code describes a fracture of the inner portion of the left shin bone's upper end, specifically the medial condyle, which has shifted out of its normal alignment. The "D" seventh character indicates that the patient is in the healing phase of a closed fracture, meaning the skin over the fracture is intact, and the healing is progressing as expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed displaced medial condyle fracture of the left tibia. It signifies that the fracture is closed and is undergoing routine healing. Use this code for subsequent visits after the initial treatment, such as cast checks, physical therapy evaluations, or follow-up imaging to monitor healing progress.

• Ensure the "D" seventh character is used only for subsequent encounters during the routine healing phase.
• Verify laterality (left) and the specific anatomical site (medial condyle of tibia).
• Distinguish from initial encounters (A) or encounters for delayed/nonunion healing (G, K, P, S).