Disp fx of body of hamate bone, unsp wrist, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the main part of the hamate bone, a carpal bone in the wrist, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifies that the fracture is open, meaning there is a break in the skin communicating with the fracture site, and it's the initial treatment for this injury. The specific wrist (left or right) is not documented.

Use this code for the initial encounter when a patient presents with a displaced open fracture of the hamate body, and the medical record does not specify which wrist is affected. This typically involves trauma where the bone has broken through the skin or there's an open wound communicating with the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and "open fracture" of the hamate body.
• Verify that this is the initial encounter for treatment of the open fracture.
• If the laterality (left or right wrist) is documented, a more specific code should be used.