Nondisp longitud fx r patella, 7thF

This code describes a non-displaced fracture running lengthwise along the right kneecap, specifically an open fracture of severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed non-displaced longitudinal fracture of the right patella that was an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This indicates the fracture is progressing through routine healing during a subsequent encounter.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "longitudinal" for the patellar fracture.
• Verify the original injury was classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the encounter is "subsequent" and healing is "routine" to justify this specific code.