Nondisp osteochon fx r patella, 7thF

This code describes a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a nondisplaced osteochondral fracture of the right kneecap. The initial injury was an open fracture, specifically classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is now healing routinely without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where the patient is receiving ongoing care for a right patellar osteochondral fracture that was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is progressing with expected, routine healing. It signifies that the fracture is nondisplaced and the healing process is uncomplicated.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "osteochondral" for the patellar fracture.
• Verify the initial injury was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care with routine healing, not active treatment of acute injury or complications.