Nondisplaced longitudinal fracture of unsp patella, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a patellar fracture that occurred in the past. Specifically, it indicates that the fracture line ran lengthwise along the kneecap, the bone fragments remained in their normal anatomical position, and the specific patella (left or right) was not documented.

Apply this code when a patient presents for treatment of a condition that is a direct residual effect of a previously sustained, nondisplaced longitudinal patellar fracture. This could include ongoing pain, stiffness, or functional limitations directly attributable to the old injury, after the initial healing phase has concluded.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old patellar fracture.
• If the laterality of the patella is known, a more specific code (S82.024S or S82.025S) should be used.