Displ transverse fx l patella, 7thF

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the left patella that extends across the bone's width, which was initially an open fracture of severe complexity (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The patient is currently in a phase of routine healing following the initial treatment of this specific injury.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously treated, severely open, displaced transverse fracture of the left patella, and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications. It should be used when the patient is no longer in the initial acute phase of treatment but has not yet reached the point of delayed healing or nonunion.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced transverse fracture" and "left patella" from the initial injury.
• Verify the original injury was classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the current encounter is for routine follow-up care during the healing phase.