Displaced fracture of lunate, right wrist, sequela

This code signifies a past fracture of the lunate bone in the right wrist that was initially displaced and is now causing a current problem or condition. It indicates that the original injury has healed, but its lasting effects are still being addressed. These sequelae could include ongoing pain, limited range of motion, instability, or post-traumatic arthritis.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current complaint directly attributable to a previously displaced lunate fracture of the right wrist. This would include follow-up visits for chronic pain, stiffness, or other long-term complications stemming from the old injury. It should be used when the acute phase of the fracture has passed and the focus is on managing the residual effects.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., M12.541 for traumatic arthropathy of the right wrist).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past displaced lunate fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute fractures; those require different codes.