Nondisp bicondylar fx left tibia, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a fracture involving both condyles of the left tibia that has not shifted from its anatomical position. It specifically applies to open fractures classified as Type I or II, indicating a break in the skin with a relatively clean wound or moderate soft tissue damage, respectively. This is an initial encounter for treatment of the injury.

Use this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of both condyles of the left tibia resulting from an open injury. This applies when the open fracture is classified as Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II, and the patient is receiving initial active treatment for the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "bicondylar" and "left tibia" to support this code.
• Verify the open fracture type (I or II) is documented; otherwise, a different code for unspecified open fracture type may be necessary.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.