Disp fx of capitate bone, l wrist, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a left wrist injury involving a capitate bone fracture that is displaced. The patient is in the subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing routinely without complications. This indicates ongoing management of a healing fracture rather than initial treatment or a complicated healing process.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated displaced capitate fracture of the left wrist. This is appropriate for office visits, imaging studies, or physical therapy sessions occurring during the expected healing period. Use when the provider explicitly states routine healing is occurring.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left wrist" and "displaced" for the capitate fracture.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and not initial or for malunion/nonunion.
• Confirm the provider's assessment of "routine healing" to differentiate from delayed or complicated healing.