Nondisp osteochon fx l patella, 7thH

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a left kneecap fracture that involves both bone and cartilage, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, and the healing process has been slower than expected.

Apply this code when documenting ongoing care for a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced osteochondral fracture of the left patella. This is specifically for situations where the initial fracture was open (Type I or II) and the patient is experiencing delayed healing during a subsequent visit. This code would be used for office visits, physical therapy, or other follow-up appointments related to the fracture's delayed recovery.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "osteochondral" for the patella fracture.
• Verify the initial fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "delayed healing" is explicitly noted.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would be used for the first visit.