Displ transverse fx left patella, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a break across the left kneecap that has resulted in displacement of the bone fragments. The fracture has broken through the skin, but the wound is relatively clean and small, indicating a low-energy injury or minimal contamination.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a left patellar fracture where imaging confirms a transverse pattern and displacement, and physical examination reveals an open wound classified as Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II. It is used for the primary surgical or non-surgical management of this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" patella and "transverse" fracture type.
• Verify the open fracture classification (Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II) is explicitly stated.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.