Disp fx of lunate, left wrist, init for clos fx

Displaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], left wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a break in the lunate bone of the left wrist where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. The injury is a closed fracture, meaning the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the left lunate bone. This is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter when the fracture has not broken through the skin.

💡Coding Tips

Confirm laterality (left wrist) and displacement.
Ensure the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture.
Differentiate from open fractures or subsequent encounters.

AI-generated reference — verify against official guidelines

Code Hierarchy

▲S62.122Displaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], left wrist

S62.122A(current)

Crosswalks

814.02ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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