Disp fx of capitate bone, left wrist, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the capitate bone, located in the center of the wrist, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. The injury affects the left wrist and is being treated for the first time, with the skin over the fracture remaining intact.

This code is appropriate for documenting an initial presentation of a left capitate fracture that is displaced and has not broken through the skin. It would be used for patients presenting to the emergency department or an orthopedic clinic for the first time following such an injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "left wrist" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the encounter is the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) as opposed to an open fracture.