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

This code signifies a fracture of the hamate bone in the left wrist that has not shifted from its original position. The patient is in a later stage of healing, but the bone union is progressing slower than expected.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced left hamate fracture is still undergoing treatment, and the physician notes delayed healing. This would include situations where the fracture site is still tender, showing incomplete callus formation on imaging, or the patient is experiencing prolonged pain and limited function.

• Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" for the left hamate fracture.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly stated as "nondisplaced."
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.