Disp fx of body of hamate bone, right wrist, init

This code signifies a fracture of the main part (body) of the hamate bone, located in the right wrist, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. This injury is typically caused by direct trauma or a fall onto an outstretched hand.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a closed hamate body fracture in the right wrist that has been documented as displaced. It should be used when the skin over the fracture site remains intact. This code is also applicable for the initial encounter for definitive care, such as casting or surgical reduction.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "body of hamate" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify laterality (right wrist) is clearly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.