Displ longitud fx r patella, 7thF

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a displaced longitudinal fracture of the right patella. Crucially, the initial injury was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the current encounter indicates that the fracture is healing routinely.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed and treated open, displaced longitudinal right patella fracture of severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the physician documents normal, expected healing progress. This would include follow-up appointments for cast checks, wound care, or physical therapy during the routine healing phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced longitudinal fracture" of the right patella and confirms the initial injury was an open fracture Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• The "F" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter with routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial surgical repair or emergency treatment.