Disp fx of triquetrum bone, unsp wrs, 7thG

Displaced fracture of triquetrum [cuneiform] bone, unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the triquetrum bone in an unspecified wrist, where the broken bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. This particular code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for a fracture that is not healing at the expected rate.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting for subsequent visits (e.g., cast changes, follow-up X-rays, physical therapy) related to a previously diagnosed displaced triquetrum fracture that is exhibiting delayed union. This indicates the fracture is taking longer than anticipated to heal.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and "delayed healing" for the triquetrum fracture.
Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
Confirm the wrist laterality is not specified in the medical record to use the "unspecified wrist" option.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.113Displaced fracture of triquetrum bone, unspecified wrist

S62.113G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S62Fracture at wrist and hand level S62.0Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.00Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.001Unspecified fracture of navicular bone of right wrist S62.001A