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

This diagnosis code indicates a healed or chronic condition resulting from a nondisplaced fracture of the hamate bone in the left wrist. It signifies that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient is experiencing residual effects or complications directly attributable to the past fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms such as pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or other long-term sequelae directly related to a previously sustained, nondisplaced hamate fracture of the left wrist. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these chronic issues, not for the initial acute injury.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to the historical hamate fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code with the correct encounter type.
• Verify laterality (left wrist) and the specific bone (hamate) are accurately documented.