Nondisplaced osteochondral fracture of right patella, init

This code signifies a fracture involving both the bone and cartilage of the right kneecap, where the fractured fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. It indicates that the injury is new and the skin over the fracture is intact, meaning there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced osteochondral fracture of the right patella. This is appropriate for the initial treatment or evaluation of such an injury before definitive treatment has been completed.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "osteochondral" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the laterality is "right" and the encounter is "initial" for a closed fracture.
• Do not use this code for subsequent encounters or for open fractures.