Nondisp bicondylar fx r tibia, 7thJ

This code signifies a fracture involving both condyles (the rounded ends) of the right tibia that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. This specific encounter is for an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced bicondylar fracture of the right tibia. The initial injury must have been an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the physician's assessment indicates delayed healing. This code is appropriate for encounters where the patient is still receiving treatment for the fracture, but it has not yet fully healed.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "bicondylar" for the right tibia.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the physician's notes explicitly state "delayed healing" to justify the "J" seventh character.