Nondisp longitud fx left patella, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a break in the left kneecap that runs lengthwise, without the bone fragments being significantly out of alignment. The fracture is an open type I or II, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site, but with minimal to moderate soft tissue damage. This code is used for the initial treatment phase of such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a left patellar fracture that is confirmed to be longitudinal and nondisplaced. This is specifically for open fractures classified as Gustilo-Anderson type I or II, indicating a relatively clean wound with minimal to moderate contamination.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "longitudinal" for the left patella.
• Verify the open fracture type (I or II) is explicitly stated or clearly inferable from the wound description.
• This code is only for the initial treatment; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.