Nondisp fx of med condyle of unsp tibia, 7thC

This code describes a break in the inner portion of the upper shin bone (tibia) that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The fracture is exposed to the outside environment through a significant wound, indicating a severe open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and this code is used for the initial treatment of the injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a nondisplaced medial tibial condyle fracture that is classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This typically involves high-energy trauma where bone fragments are exposed, requiring immediate surgical intervention and extensive debridement.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and the "medial condyle" of the tibia.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated by the provider.
• This code is only for the initial treatment phase; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.