Nondisplaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, sequela

This code describes a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture involving both condyles of the left tibia, where the bone fragments were not significantly out of alignment at the time of the initial injury. It indicates that the patient is experiencing a long-term effect or complication directly attributable to this past fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient's current visit for ongoing issues, complications, or follow-up care related to a previously sustained, nondisplaced bicondylar fracture of the left tibia. This includes conditions like chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or post-traumatic arthritis that are a direct consequence of the old fracture.

• Always use this "S" seventh character for sequela when the patient is presenting for a complication or late effect of the fracture.
• Ensure supporting documentation clearly links the current condition to the old, nondisplaced bicondylar left tibia fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute fracture; instead, use the appropriate "A," "D," or "G" seventh character.