Disp fx of body of hamate bone, unsp wrs, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the hamate bone, located in the wrist, that has become displaced and is currently experiencing nonunion. Nonunion indicates that the bone fragments have failed to heal together after a previous fracture. This specific code applies when the encounter is for follow-up care related to this ongoing healing complication.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed displaced hamate fracture that has not healed and is now considered a nonunion. This would include follow-up appointments, evaluations for surgical intervention to address the nonunion, or management of complications arising from the nonunion. It is used after the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and that the fracture is of the hamate bone and is displaced.
• Verify this is a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the laterality of the wrist is "unspecified" if not documented.