Nondisp osteochon fx unsp patella, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture involving both the bone and cartilage of the kneecap that has not shifted from its original position. The injury is currently in a phase of delayed healing, meaning the fracture is taking longer than expected to mend, and the skin over the fracture remains intact.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a patellar osteochondral fracture that was initially closed and is now exhibiting delayed union. Documentation should clearly indicate that the fracture is nondisplaced and that the healing process is prolonged.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for a closed patellar osteochondral fracture.
• Verify that the fracture is indeed nondisplaced and that the patella is the affected bone.
• This seventh character 'G' indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with delayed healing.