Nondisp bicondylar fx l tibia, 7thR

This code signifies a fracture involving both condyles of the left tibia that has not shifted from its anatomical position. The fracture was initially an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the current encounter addresses a complication where the bone has healed in an abnormal alignment.

This code is used for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously treated severe open bicondylar tibia fracture (left side) presents with malunion. This would apply during ongoing management, assessment of the malunion, or planning for corrective procedures after the initial healing phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left tibia" for bicondylar fracture.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the encounter is for the management of malunion, not initial treatment or routine follow-up without complications.