Nondisp longitud fx unsp patella, 7thQ

This code describes a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a longitudinal fracture of the kneecap that was not displaced. The initial injury was an open fracture of Gustilo type I or II, and the fracture has now healed in an unsatisfactory position, known as malunion.

This code is used when a patient presents for ongoing care related to a previously treated open, nondisplaced longitudinal patellar fracture that has resulted in malunion. This would typically be for evaluations, physical therapy, or discussions regarding further interventions for the malunion after the initial healing phase.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the initial injury as an "open fracture type I or II."
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is longitudinal and nondisplaced, and the patella is unspecified.