Nondisp transverse fx l patella, 7thF

This code describes a left patellar fracture that runs horizontally across the bone without displacement, meaning the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. It specifically indicates that this is not the initial treatment encounter, and the fracture was originally an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is now healing routinely.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits or subsequent care for a patient who previously sustained a severe open transverse fracture of the left patella. It should be used when the fracture is documented as nondisplaced and is progressing through a normal healing process without complications. This code would be selected after the initial treatment of the open fracture has concluded.

• Confirm the laterality (left) and the specific fracture type (transverse, nondisplaced) are documented.
• Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care and that the original injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Ensure documentation supports routine healing; if there are complications, a different subsequent encounter code would be necessary.