Displ bicondylar fx r tibia, 7thJ

This code signifies a complex fracture involving both condyles of the right tibia, which has shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the bone broke through the skin, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a displaced open bicondylar fracture of the right tibia, and the physician documents delayed healing. This applies when the initial injury was severe, involving significant soft tissue damage or contamination.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the fracture is indeed bicondylar and on the right tibia, and that it was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; use the initial encounter code for the first visit.