Displ osteochon fx unsp patella, 7thD

This code signifies a specific type of knee injury: an osteochondral fracture (involving both bone and cartilage) of the kneecap that is out of alignment. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care for a fracture that is healing normally without surgical intervention.

This code is appropriate for documenting ongoing care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced patellar osteochondral fracture. It applies when the fracture is being managed non-surgically and is progressing through routine healing. Use this code for follow-up office visits, cast changes, or imaging reviews during the healing phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "osteochondral" for the patella.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care and not the initial treatment or an encounter for delayed/nonunion healing.
• Confirm the fracture is being treated non-surgically (closed treatment) and is healing routinely.