Nondisp bicondylar fx r tibia, 7thM

This code describes a situation where a patient has a non-displaced fracture affecting both condyles of the right tibia, which was initially an open fracture (Type I or II). The current encounter is for ongoing management of this fracture because it has failed to heal properly, indicating a nonunion.

Use this code for follow-up encounters with a patient who has a documented nonunion of a previously treated non-displaced bicondylar fracture of the right tibia. This applies when the initial injury was an open fracture classified as Type I or II. This code would be appropriate for visits related to surgical intervention for nonunion, casting changes, or monitoring of the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the initial open fracture type (I or II).
• Verify the fracture is specifically bicondylar and non-displaced, affecting the right tibia.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the acute fracture would use a different code.