Fx unsp carpal bone, right wrist, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of any of the eight carpal bones in the right wrist, where the specific carpal bone involved was not documented. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate, indicating a delayed union.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a right wrist carpal bone fracture, and the physician's documentation indicates delayed healing. This applies when the initial fracture site within the carpus was not specified, and the patient is no longer in the initial acute treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or a similar phrase indicating a complication in the healing process.
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care, not initial treatment or routine healing.
• Confirm the right wrist is affected and the specific carpal bone is not identified in the medical record.