Displ bicondylar fx l tibia, 7thR

This code signifies a complex fracture involving both condyles of the left tibia that has not healed correctly, resulting in a malunion. The fracture was initially an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination. This code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific malunion.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's subsequent visit for ongoing management of a malunited, displaced bicondylar fracture of the left tibia. This includes scenarios where the patient is undergoing rehabilitation, monitoring for complications, or preparing for corrective surgery due to the malunion, following an initial open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and the "subsequent encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC of the left tibia.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for nonunion; a different code would apply in those instances.