Nondisplaced fracture of lunate, right wrist, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition stemming from a prior, non-displaced fracture of the lunate bone in the right wrist. The patient is no longer in the acute phase of injury, but rather experiencing long-term effects or complications related to the original fracture. These sequelae could include chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or post-traumatic arthritis.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or complications directly attributable to a previously sustained, non-displaced lunate fracture of the right wrist. This applies when the initial fracture has healed, but its lasting impact is being addressed. Examples include follow-up appointments for chronic wrist pain after a lunate fracture, or evaluation of wrist stiffness years after the injury.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the primary diagnosis for the current encounter, if applicable.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to the historical lunate fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code instead.