Displ bicondylar fx r tibia, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture involving both condyles of the right tibia, which has shifted out of its normal anatomical alignment. The patient is in a phase of recovery where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate, and this encounter is for ongoing management of the closed fracture.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced bicondylar fracture of the right tibia. This is appropriate when the fracture has not yet united and is exhibiting delayed healing, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "bicondylar" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent" care and not the initial treatment.
• Verify the fracture is "closed" and that delayed healing is explicitly noted in the medical record.