Displ transverse fx r patella, 7thF

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the right patella, specifically involving the transverse plane. It indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the patient is now in a subsequent encounter where routine healing is occurring.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is recovering from a surgically treated or managed open transverse fracture of the right patella, and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications. This applies after the initial treatment phase, once the acute care for the open wound is no longer the primary focus.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced transverse fracture" and "right patella."
• Verify the initial fracture was an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the encounter is for routine healing; use different codes for delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.