Nondisp 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, that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The injury affects an unspecified wrist and is being treated for the first time.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the capitate bone, where the specific wrist (left or right) is not documented. This is appropriate for initial treatment of a closed fracture, such as those resulting from a fall onto an outstretched hand.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "capitate bone" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the encounter is for initial treatment of a closed fracture; subsequent encounters or open fractures require different codes.
• If the specific wrist (left or right) is known, a more specific code should be used.