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

This code signifies a fracture of the body of the hamate bone in the wrist that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to mend.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed, non-displaced hamate body fracture is being monitored, and the clinician documents that the healing process is progressing slower than anticipated. This applies when the specific wrist (left or right) is not documented.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture site.
• Verify that the fracture is indeed non-displaced and located in the body of the hamate.
• This "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for delayed healing; do not use for initial treatment or routine follow-up without delayed healing.