Nondisp fx of triquetrum bone, unsp wrist, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the triquetrum bone, a small carpal bone in the wrist, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. It specifically applies to the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture, meaning the skin is intact over the injury site. The "unspecified wrist" indicates that the laterality (left or right) of the injury is not documented.

Use this code when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the triquetrum bone, and the medical record does not specify whether it's the left or right wrist. This is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment, such as casting or splinting, before any subsequent care.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "triquetrum" for accurate code assignment.
• If laterality (left or right wrist) is documented, a more specific code should be used.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.