Disp fx of body of hamate bone, left wrist, sequela

This code signifies a past fracture of the body of the hamate bone in the left wrist that was displaced and is now causing a long-term complication or residual effect. This could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other persistent issues stemming from the original injury.

Use this code when documenting the ongoing management of a patient experiencing a sequela from a previously displaced fracture of the left hamate bone body. This applies to encounters where the primary focus is addressing the chronic consequences of the healed or healing fracture, rather than the initial acute injury.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous hamate fracture.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for active treatment of the fracture.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae (e.g., M25.532 for chronic left wrist pain) if further specificity is warranted by the documentation.