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

This code describes a break in the main part of the hamate bone in the right wrist that has not shifted out of its normal anatomical position. The skin over the fracture remains intact, indicating a closed injury. This diagnosis is for the initial treatment phase of the injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the body of the right hamate bone. It should be used when the fracture is confirmed to be closed (no open wound communicating with the fracture site). This code applies to the acute phase of treatment, including initial evaluation, reduction (if performed), and casting/splinting.

• Verify laterality (right wrist) and the specific bone (hamate body) are accurately documented.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly stated as "nondisplaced" and "closed" for correct code assignment.
• Append subsequent encounter codes (D, G, S) for follow-up care after the initial treatment phase.