Nondisp osteochon fx r patella, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code signifies a break in the cartilage and underlying bone of the right kneecap that has not shifted from its normal position. It specifically applies when the fracture is exposed to the outside environment due to significant soft tissue damage, categorized as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced osteochondral fracture of the right patella that has an associated open wound meeting the criteria for Gustilo-Anderson classification type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code is appropriate for the initial surgical or medical management of the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "osteochondral" for the patellar fracture.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly documented by the treating physician.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury to justify the "initial encounter" designation.