Displ bicondylar fx l tibia, 7thF

Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a displaced fracture affecting both condyles of the left tibia, which is an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. The patient is currently in the routine healing phase following initial treatment for this severe injury.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously treated open bicondylar fracture of the left tibia (Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is demonstrating expected healing progress. It would be used for subsequent visits for cast changes, wound care, or physical therapy during the routine recovery period.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "bicondylar" for the left tibia.
Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is clearly documented.
Confirm the encounter is for routine healing and not for delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.142Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia

S82.142F(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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