Nondisp commnt fx r patella, 7thE

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a right kneecap fracture that has broken into multiple pieces but remains in its natural alignment. The initial injury was an open fracture, meaning the skin was broken, and it is now healing without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced comminuted open fracture (Type I or II) of the right patella that is progressing with routine healing. This includes follow-up appointments for cast checks, physical therapy evaluations, or wound care related to the initial open injury, provided healing is uncomplicated.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the patellar fracture.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that healing is "routine."
• Do not use for initial encounters or if healing is delayed, nonunion, or malunion.