Displ bicondylar fx l tibia, 7thH

This code signifies a displaced fracture involving both condyles of the left tibia, which was initially an open fracture (Type I or II). The patient is currently in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing. This indicates the bone is not mending at the expected rate for this type of injury.

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a previously treated open bicondylar tibia fracture on the left side, where imaging or clinical assessment confirms the fracture fragments are displaced and healing is progressing slower than anticipated. This applies to ongoing management after initial definitive treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" tibia and "bicondylar" involvement.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "delayed healing" is explicitly noted.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for ongoing management, not an initial treatment.