Displ osteochon fx r patella, 7thF

This code describes a specific type of knee injury involving a displaced fracture of the cartilage and underlying bone of the right kneecap. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of treatment for a severe open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is currently healing as expected.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced osteochondral fracture of the right patella. This applies when the initial injury was a severe open fracture and the healing process is progressing routinely, without complications like delayed union or nonunion.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "osteochondral" for the patellar fracture.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care and that the healing is routine for an open fracture Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.