Nondisp osteochon fx l patella, 7thF

This code describes a left kneecap fracture that involves both bone and cartilage, where the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical position. This specific encounter is for follow-up care of an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) that was classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is now healing as expected.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a scheduled follow-up visit after initial treatment of a left patellar osteochondral fracture that was open and is now in the routine healing phase. This applies when the fracture fragments are nondisplaced and the open wound classification was severe (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left patella" for laterality and displacement.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent care" and that the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is clearly documented.
• Confirm the healing status is "routine" and not delayed, nonunion, or malunion, which would require different codes.