Nondisp transverse fx r patella, 7thH

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a transverse fracture of the right kneecap that was not displaced. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, and the fracture is now experiencing delayed healing.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced transverse open patellar fracture (Type I or II) is being monitored for delayed healing. This includes appointments for cast changes, wound care, or imaging to assess healing progression when the healing process is not occurring at the expected rate.

• Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the initial fracture was an open Type I or II and was nondisplaced and transverse.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures healing normally.