Disp fx of right tibial tuberosity, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a break in the prominent bony bump located on the front of the right tibia, just below the knee, where the patellar tendon attaches. The fracture fragments are not properly aligned, and the skin and soft tissues surrounding the fracture site have been compromised, but the wound is relatively clean and small (Type I or II open fracture).

Apply this code when documenting an initial visit for a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the right tibial tuberosity that has broken through the skin. This typically occurs due to direct trauma or forceful contraction of the quadriceps muscle. It is used for the initial treatment of the open fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "right" tibial tuberosity.
• Confirm the fracture is "open" and the Gustilo-Anderson classification is Type I or II.
• The "B" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for this specific open fracture type.