Nondisp fx of lunate, right wrist, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the lunate bone in the right wrist that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The patient is in a later stage of healing, and the fracture is taking longer than expected to mend.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced right lunate fracture is presenting for ongoing care, and the physician documents that the healing process is prolonged or slower than anticipated. It would be used after the initial treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "right wrist" for the lunate fracture.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care and that "delayed healing" is explicitly stated or clearly implied in the physician's notes.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.