Nondisp fx of body of hamate bone, l wrs, 7thD

This code signifies a fracture of the body of the hamate bone in the left wrist that is not displaced. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing routinely without complications.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being monitored for a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced left hamate body fracture. It applies when the fracture is progressing as expected toward healing, such as during cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or routine follow-up appointments after initial treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "body of hamate" for the left wrist.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.
• Verify laterality (left wrist) is clearly documented.