Displ osteochon fx r patella, subs for clos fx w routn heal

This code describes a fracture involving both the bone and cartilage of the right kneecap that has shifted from its normal position. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications, with the skin over the fracture remaining intact.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed displaced osteochondral fracture of the right patella. It specifically applies when the fracture is closed and is progressing through routine healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "osteochondral" for the patella fracture.
• Confirm the encounter is for a subsequent visit and that healing is routine for a closed fracture.
• Verify laterality is "right" as this code is site-specific.