Nondisp transverse fx left patella, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a break across the width of the left kneecap that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The fracture is an open type I or II, meaning there is a wound that communicates with the fracture site, but the bone protrusion is minimal (less than 1 cm) or the wound is larger with moderate soft tissue damage.

Apply this code for initial encounters with patients presenting with a non-displaced transverse fracture of the left patella that is classified as an open fracture type I or II. This would typically be documented in emergency department visits or initial orthopedic consultations following the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the left patella.
• Verify the open fracture type (I or II) is explicitly stated or can be inferred from the wound description.
• This code is for the initial encounter only; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.