Displ osteochon fx unsp patella, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture involving both cartilage and underlying bone of the kneecap that has shifted from its normal alignment. The patient is in a later stage of recovery, and the fracture is not healing as quickly as expected, but the skin over the fracture remains intact.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced osteochondral patellar fracture that is not yet fully healed. This is appropriate for encounters where the physician is monitoring the delayed healing process of a closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and that the fracture is "closed."
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care, not initial treatment.
• This code does not specify laterality; if known, a more specific code should be used.