Displ osteochon fx r patella, 7thE

This code describes a specific type of knee injury involving a displaced fracture of both the bone and cartilage of the right kneecap. It indicates that the fracture was an open injury, classified as Type I or II, and is currently in the healing phase without complications.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed open osteochondral fracture of the right patella, specifically when the fracture is healing as expected. This would include routine post-operative visits, cast changes, or physical therapy sessions during the healing period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "osteochondral" for the patellar fracture.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent care" and that healing is "routine" for an open Type I or II fracture.
• Confirm laterality (right patella) is clearly documented.