Displ pilon fx unsp tibia, 7thF

This code describes a fracture of the pilon, which is the weight-bearing surface at the bottom of the tibia, that is displaced from its normal anatomical position. It specifically indicates an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the patient is in the subsequent phase of care with the fracture healing routinely.

Use this code for follow-up encounters of a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated displaced pilon fracture of an unspecified tibia. The initial injury must have been an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the current clinical assessment confirms the fracture is progressing with expected, routine healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for this specific fracture type.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) was documented at the time of initial injury.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.