Displ transverse fx l patella, 7thQ

This code signifies a left kneecap fracture that has broken through the skin (open fracture type I or II), where the bone fragments are no longer in their proper alignment (displaced) and have healed incorrectly (malunion). This specific code is used during follow-up care after the initial treatment of the fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's subsequent visit for ongoing management of a previously treated open transverse patellar fracture of the left knee, where imaging or clinical assessment confirms malunion. This would include scenarios such as evaluating pain, limited range of motion, or planning for corrective surgery due to the improper healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" patella and "transverse" fracture type.
• Verify the fracture was initially an "open fracture type I or II" and that "malunion" is explicitly stated or clearly implied by clinical findings.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" and not the initial treatment or a sequela code.