Displ osteochon fx r patella, 7thH

This code describes a specific type of knee injury involving a displaced fracture of both bone and cartilage in the right kneecap. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as Type I or II, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed right patellar osteochondral fracture that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II). This code is appropriate when the fracture is still displaced and the healing is complicated by a delayed union.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "osteochondral fracture" of the right patella.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture, specifically Type I or II, and that the patient is in a subsequent encounter.
• Confirm that the medical record explicitly states "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for this specific fracture.