Displ transverse fx r patella, 7thM

This code signifies a right kneecap fracture that has broken into at least two pieces and is no longer properly aligned, where the skin was broken at the time of injury, but the wound was relatively clean and small. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving ongoing treatment for this fracture, and the bone fragments have failed to heal together after a reasonable period.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters with a patient who sustained an open Type I or II transverse patellar fracture on the right side, and the physician has documented nonunion of the fracture fragments. This would be appropriate for subsequent office visits, cast changes, or surgical interventions addressing the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "subsequent encounter" status for this specific fracture.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "transverse" and "displaced" to the right patella.
• Confirm the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" as this impacts the specific S82.03- subcategory.