Displ bicondylar fx unsp tibia, 7thD

This code describes a fracture involving both condyles of the tibia that is no longer in the acute phase of treatment. The fracture fragments are not perfectly aligned, indicating displacement. At this stage, the fracture is healing routinely without complications, and the patient is undergoing follow-up care for a closed injury.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced bicondylar tibial fracture is being seen for routine follow-up. This includes appointments for cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging to monitor healing progress, provided the fracture is closed and healing as expected. It would be used after the initial treatment phase.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "displaced" and "bicondylar" for the tibia.
• Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent care" and the fracture is "closed" with "routine healing."
• Do not use for initial treatment, nonunion, malunion, or open fractures.