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

This code describes a fracture involving both condyles of the left tibia, where the bone fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment. The patient is in a phase of treatment following the initial care, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a displaced bicondylar fracture of the left tibia that is not yet fully healed. This is appropriate for subsequent visits where the physician is monitoring the healing process and addressing the delayed union of the closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" tibia and "bicondylar" involvement.
• Confirm the fracture is "displaced" and "closed" (skin intact over the fracture site).
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent" care and explicitly mentions "delayed healing."