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

This code signifies a break in the main part of the hamate bone, located on the ulnar side of the wrist, without any displacement of the bone fragments. The fracture is on the left side and is being treated for the first time, with the skin remaining intact over the injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the body of the left hamate bone. This is appropriate for the initial visit where the fracture is identified and treatment begins, and there is no open wound associated with the injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "body of hamate" for accurate code selection.
• Verify the laterality is "left" and that this is the "initial encounter" for treatment.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) to differentiate from open fractures.