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

This code signifies a break in the capitate bone, located in the center of the wrist, on the left side. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not properly aligned, and the skin and soft tissues surrounding the fracture site are compromised, indicating an open wound.

Apply this code for initial encounters where a patient presents with a newly diagnosed, open, and displaced fracture of the left capitate bone. This typically involves trauma where the bone has broken through the skin or there is a deep wound communicating with the fracture.

• Confirm laterality (left wrist) and the specific bone (capitate) are documented.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "displaced" and "open."
• Ensure this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific fracture.