Disp fx of hook process of hamate bone, left wrist, sequela

This code signifies a previously sustained fracture of the hook process of the hamate bone in the left wrist, where the bone fragments are no longer in their anatomical alignment. The "sequela" designation indicates that this is not an acute injury but rather a long-term complication or residual effect of the original fracture.

This code is appropriate for documenting chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or other ongoing issues directly attributable to a displaced left hamate hook fracture that is no longer in its initial healing phase. It should be used when the patient presents for follow-up care related to the lasting effects of the fracture, rather than for the initial injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the fracture is no longer acute and specifies the left wrist.
• Verify the fracture is of the "hook process" of the hamate, as other hamate fractures have different codes.
• Do not use this code for acute fractures; instead, select an appropriate acute fracture code from the S62.1- series.