Displaced bicondylar fracture of right tibia, init

This code signifies a fracture affecting both condyles (the rounded prominences at the end) of the right tibia, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. It indicates that the fracture is closed, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury site. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-open fracture involving both the medial and lateral condyles of the right tibia. This is appropriate for the initial surgical repair, casting, or other definitive treatment provided for the fracture. It would also be used for the initial evaluation and management of such an injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "bicondylar" and "right tibia" to support this code.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as "displaced" and "closed" for accurate assignment.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter; subsequent care for this fracture will require different seventh characters.