Displ commnt fx r patella, 7thJ

This code describes a complex fracture of the right kneecap where the bone has broken into multiple pieces and is no longer in its normal alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is not healing as expected.

This code is used for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed displaced comminuted open fracture of the right patella, and there is documentation of delayed healing. This would apply to situations such as subsequent clinic visits, wound care appointments, or physical therapy sessions related to the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) was previously documented for the open fracture.
• Confirm the laterality is "right" and the fracture is "displaced" and "comminuted."