Nondisplaced transverse fracture of unsp patella, init

This code signifies a break across the patella (kneecap) that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The fracture is of an unknown side (left or right) and is being treated for the first time, with the skin over the fracture remaining intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced transverse patellar fracture where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. This is appropriate for the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the patellar fracture.
• Only use this code for the initial encounter of treatment; subsequent care will require different seventh characters.
• If the laterality (left or right) is specified in the medical record, a more specific code should be chosen.