Displ osteochon fx unsp patella, 7thH

This code signifies a patellar fracture involving both bone and cartilage, where the fragments are not in their anatomical position. It specifically applies to open fractures (skin broken) that are type I or II and are experiencing delayed healing during a follow-up visit.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing treatment of a previously diagnosed displaced osteochondral fracture of an unspecified patella. This is appropriate when the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

• Requires documentation of an open fracture (Type I or II) and delayed healing.
• "Unspecified patella" indicates the laterality (left or right) is not documented.
• This "H" seventh character denotes a subsequent encounter for delayed healing.