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

This code describes a fracture of the right kneecap that runs lengthwise and has shifted out of its normal alignment. The patient is in the healing phase following initial treatment, and the fracture is closed, meaning the skin is intact over the injury. Routine healing indicates no complications are currently present.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced longitudinal fracture of the right patella. This is appropriate for subsequent visits where the fracture is progressing as expected without surgical intervention or other complexities. Use for encounters where cast changes, physical therapy, or monitoring of healing are the primary focus.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "longitudinal" for the patellar fracture.
• Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent care" and the fracture is "closed" with "routine healing."
• Do not use for initial treatment or if complications like delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion are present.