Disp fx of body of hamate bone, r wrs, 7thD

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the hamate bone in the right wrist that is no longer in its anatomical alignment. The patient is currently undergoing a follow-up visit for this injury, and the fracture is progressing through a normal healing process.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced right hamate body fracture is seen for routine follow-up. This includes visits for cast checks, physical therapy evaluations, or general monitoring of healing without complications. It should be used when the fracture is healing as expected.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "body of hamate" for the right wrist.
• Confirm the encounter is for routine follow-up and not for initial treatment or complications.
• Verify the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter with routine healing.