Displ transverse fx r patella, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the right kneecap that is no longer in its anatomical alignment, and the patient is receiving ongoing care for this injury. Specifically, the fracture has not yet fully healed, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced transverse fracture of the right patella is being treated for delayed healing. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing continued conservative management, physical therapy, or surgical intervention to promote union of the fracture fragments.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and "transverse" for the patella fracture.
• Verify that the encounter is for "delayed healing" of a "closed" fracture, not initial treatment or routine follow-up for a healed fracture.
• Always confirm laterality (right) is explicitly documented.