Nondisp bicondylar fx r tibia, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code describes a fracture involving both condyles of the right tibia that has not shifted from its anatomical position. The patient is in a later stage of care, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate, but the skin over the fracture remains intact.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a right tibial bicondylar fracture that was initially treated conservatively or surgically, and imaging or clinical assessment indicates delayed union. This is appropriate for subsequent visits where the fracture is still closed and healing is progressing slower than anticipated.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right tibia" and "bicondylar" involvement.
• Confirm the fracture is "nondisplaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• The "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter with delayed healing; do not use for initial treatment or routine healing.