Displ transverse fx unsp patella, 7thH

This code signifies a transverse fracture of the patella that is no longer in its anatomical alignment, where the specific patella (left or right) is not documented. It indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type I or II, and the patient is now presenting for follow-up care due to delayed healing of that fracture.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a subsequent visit related to an unhealed, displaced transverse patellar fracture that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II). This applies when the documentation explicitly states delayed healing and does not specify which patella was affected.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter code.
• Only use this code when the laterality of the patella (left or right) is not specified in the medical record.
• Verify the initial fracture was indeed an open fracture type I or II to accurately apply this code.