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

This code signifies a break in the capitate bone, one of the carpal bones in the wrist, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The specific wrist (left or right) is not documented, and this code is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, meaning the skin is intact.

Use this code when documentation confirms a displaced fracture of the capitate bone, but the laterality (left or right wrist) is not specified. This code is appropriate for the patient's first encounter for this particular injury, prior to definitive treatment.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "displaced" and "capitate bone."
• Only use this code for the initial encounter; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.
• If laterality is documented (left or right), a more specific code should be selected.