Displ bicondylar fx r tibia, 7thM

This code describes a complex fracture involving both condyles of the right tibia that has separated from its normal alignment and is failing to heal. It specifically indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care where the fracture has not united.

Use this code for follow-up encounters for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced bicondylar fracture of the right tibia that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is now documented as having nonunion. This applies when the patient is receiving ongoing treatment for the nonunion, such as surgical intervention, cast changes, or monitoring.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the right tibia.
• Verify the initial fracture was an open fracture (Type I or II) as this is a specific inclusion criterion.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" and not the initial treatment for the fracture.