Disp fx of med condyle of unsp tibia, 7thB

This code signifies a break in the inner bony prominence of the shin bone (tibia) that has shifted out of its normal alignment. It specifically applies when the fracture has broken through the skin, but the wound is relatively clean and small (Type I or II open fracture), and this is the initial treatment for the injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting an acute injury where a patient presents with a displaced fracture of the medial tibial condyle, and there is an associated open wound classified as Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II. It should be used for the initial encounter for treatment of this specific open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "medial condyle" of the tibia.
• Confirm the open fracture type (Gustilo-Anderson I or II) is documented by the physician.
• This code is for the initial encounter only; subsequent care will require different codes.