Nondisp transverse fx r patella, 7thJ

This code signifies a transverse fracture of the right kneecap that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin or was exposed) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now in a phase of delayed healing.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced transverse fracture of the right patella that was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the healing process is taking longer than expected. This applies to situations where the patient is still under active care for the fracture's delayed union.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the right patella.
• Verify that the initial injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and that the current encounter is for delayed healing.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different code.