Nondisplaced longitudinal fracture of right patella, init

This code describes a break in the right kneecap that runs lengthwise (longitudinal) and where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment (nondisplaced). It specifically indicates the initial treatment phase for a fracture where the skin over the injury is intact (closed fracture).

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, nondisplaced longitudinal fracture of the right patella. This includes emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or admissions for the immediate management of this specific injury.

• Verify laterality (right) and fracture type (longitudinal, nondisplaced) from imaging and physician documentation.
• Ensure the "A" seventh character is used only for the initial treatment phase of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is indeed "closed" and not an open fracture, which would require a different seventh character.