Nondisp bicondylar fx l tibia, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code describes a fracture involving both condyles of the left tibia that is not displaced. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this fracture, specifically addressing a malunion, which means the bone has healed in an incorrect anatomical position.

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced bicondylar left tibial fracture where the physician documents a malunion. This would typically occur during an orthopedic clinic visit for assessment of healing complications or planning for corrective procedures.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "bicondylar" for the left tibia.
• Verify that the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter" and that "malunion" is explicitly documented as the complication.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment, routine healing, or nonunion; a different seventh character would be required.