Nondisp commnt fx r patella, 7thF

This code describes a complex fracture of the right kneecap where the bone is broken into multiple fragments but remains in its normal anatomical position. It specifically indicates that the fracture is open, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is being treated during a follow-up visit for a severe open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is healing as expected.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a follow-up visit for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced comminuted open fracture of the right patella, specifically when the initial injury was classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the healing process is progressing routinely. This applies to subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the right patella.
• Verify the encounter is for a subsequent visit and that the original open fracture was classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm that the healing is described as "routine" or "normal" to justify the "F" seventh character.