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

This code signifies a break in the lunate bone, one of the eight carpal bones in the wrist, specifically in the left wrist. The fracture is described as "nondisplaced," meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. This code is used for the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture, where the skin remains intact over the injury.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a lunate fracture in the left wrist that has not shifted out of alignment. This is appropriate for the first encounter where the fracture is diagnosed and treatment, such as casting or splinting, is initiated. It is used for injuries where there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site.

• Ensure laterality (left wrist) is clearly documented.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly stated as "nondisplaced" and "closed."
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture to justify the "A" seventh character.