Nondisp bicondylar fx unsp tibia, 7thH

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture involving both condyles of the tibia that is not displaced. The fracture was initially an open fracture of Gustilo type I or II, and the current encounter is for ongoing management due to delayed healing of that fracture.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced bicondylar open tibial fracture (Gustilo type I or II) is experiencing slower-than-expected bone union. It should be used when the physician documents delayed healing and the fracture remains open.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "bicondylar" for the tibia.
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "delayed healing" is explicitly noted.
• This code requires an "H" 7th character, indicating a subsequent encounter for delayed healing.