Nondisplaced longitudinal fracture of right patella, sequela

This code describes a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a prior, nondisplaced fracture that ran lengthwise through the right kneecap. The original injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that past fracture.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient is presenting for treatment of a current problem that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, nondisplaced longitudinal fracture of the right patella. This includes conditions like chronic pain, stiffness, or functional limitations that persist after the acute phase of healing.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the current condition to the prior patellar fracture.
• This code is for sequelae, not the initial acute fracture or routine follow-up during the healing phase.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).