Nondisp commnt fx right patella, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code describes a fracture of the right kneecap that has broken into multiple pieces but where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. This specific fracture is also complicated by an open wound, indicating a severe injury where the bone has broken through the skin, or a deep wound extends to the fracture site, requiring significant debridement or soft tissue reconstruction.

Use this code for initial encounters with patients presenting with a comminuted, nondisplaced fracture of the right patella that is classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This typically involves high-energy trauma where there is significant soft tissue damage in addition to the bone injury.

• Always confirm the laterality (right) and the type of displacement (nondisplaced) from the provider's documentation.
• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "comminuted" and the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) to support this specific code.
• This code is for the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.