Nondisp commnt fx r patella, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code describes a right kneecap fracture that has broken into multiple pieces but remains in its anatomical position. The patient is in a later stage of treatment, and the fracture is not healing as quickly as expected, but the skin over the fracture site is intact.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced comminuted right patella fracture is experiencing delayed healing. This applies when the fracture is being managed non-surgically or after initial closed reduction, and the provider documents that healing is slower than anticipated.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the right patella.
• Verify that the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that "delayed healing" is explicitly noted.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) to differentiate from open fractures.