Disp fx of hook pro of hamate bone, unsp wrs, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the hook-shaped projection of the hamate bone, located in the wrist, that has become displaced. The fracture has failed to heal properly, resulting in a nonunion, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing issue.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed, displaced hook of hamate fracture that has progressed to a nonunion. This includes follow-up appointments for monitoring, conservative management of the nonunion, or pre-operative evaluations for surgical intervention to address the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and "displaced" for the hook of hamate fracture.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture location is specifically the hook process of the hamate bone.