Displ osteochon fx r patella, 7thR

This code signifies a specific type of patellar fracture where a piece of bone and cartilage has broken off and shifted from its normal position in the right kneecap. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and has subsequently healed in an imperfect alignment, known as a malunion.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient is being treated for complications or ongoing management related to a previously sustained severe open osteochondral fracture of the right patella that has healed with malunion. This could include evaluation for pain, functional limitations, or planning for corrective surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and the initial open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
• Verify the laterality is "right" and the fracture is specifically "osteochondral" and "displaced."
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the acute fracture.