Displ longitud fx unsp patella, 7thF

Displaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture running lengthwise through the kneecap (patella) that is no longer in its correct anatomical position. It specifically indicates that the fracture is an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is currently in the routine healing phase during a follow-up visit.

🎯When to Use

This code is used for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced longitudinal patellar fracture, initially classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, is receiving ongoing care and the fracture is healing as expected. It would be appropriate for follow-up appointments where the physician assesses healing progress without complications.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "longitudinal" for the patellar fracture.
Verify the original injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the encounter is for routine healing; use different codes for delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.023Displaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella

S82.023F(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S82Fracture of lower leg, including ankle S82.0Fracture of patella S82.00Unspecified fracture of patella S82.001Unspecified fracture of right patella S82.001AUnsp fracture of right patella, init for clos fx