Displaced transverse fracture of left patella, init

This code signifies a break in the patella (kneecap) that runs horizontally across the bone, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. The injury affects the left knee, and this specific code is used for the initial treatment phase when the skin over the fracture remains intact.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial diagnosis and treatment of a patient presenting with a newly identified, non-displaced transverse fracture of the left patella. It applies when the fracture has not broken through the skin and the patient is receiving their first medical attention for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" patella and "transverse" fracture type.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as "displaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.