Displ osteochon fx l patella, 7thH

This code signifies a specific type of knee injury involving a displaced fracture of both bone and cartilage in the left kneecap, which was initially an open fracture (Type I or II). The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving ongoing care for this injury, and "delayed healing" specifies that the fracture is not progressing as expected.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for a left patellar osteochondral fracture that was initially open and is now experiencing delayed union or nonunion. This applies when the fracture fragments are not in their anatomical position. This code would be appropriate for scenarios such as wound care, cast changes, or evaluation of healing progress for this specific type of complicated fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "left patella" for accurate laterality and displacement.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that healing is explicitly noted as "delayed."
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different code from the S82.012 series.