Displaced fracture of triquetrum bone, right wrist, sequela

This code signifies a past fracture of the triquetrum bone in the right wrist that was displaced at the time of injury, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects or complications from that prior injury. These sequelae could include ongoing pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or post-traumatic arthritis.

Apply this code when documenting a patient encounter for long-term complications or late effects directly attributable to a previously displaced right triquetrum fracture. This is appropriate for follow-up visits months or years after the initial injury and treatment, where the focus is on managing the chronic issues rather than the acute fracture.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to the past displaced right triquetrum fracture.
• This code is for sequelae only; do not use it for the initial acute injury or for follow-up care during the healing phase of the acute fracture.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae (e.g., M19.041 for primary osteoarthritis of the right wrist) if clearly documented.