Nondisp longitud fx right patella, init for opn fx type I/2

This code describes a fracture of the right kneecap that runs lengthwise, without any significant displacement of the bone fragments. It specifically indicates that the skin and soft tissues were broken, exposing the fracture, and the severity of this open wound is classified as Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced longitudinal fracture of the right patella where there is an associated open wound of Gustilo Type I or II. This would typically be seen in emergency department visits or initial inpatient admissions following trauma.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "longitudinal" for the patellar fracture.
• Verify the open fracture type (Gustilo I or II) is explicitly documented by the provider.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.