Displaced fracture of pisiform, right wrist, sequela

This code signifies a past injury to the right pisiform bone, specifically a fracture that was displaced, and the patient is now experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect from that original fracture. This indicates that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses a persistent issue related to the healed or mal-healed fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, limited range of motion, arthritis) directly attributable to a previously sustained and displaced fracture of the right pisiform bone. This applies when the initial fracture treatment is complete, but ongoing care is required for the residual effects.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced right pisiform fracture.
• Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific manifestation(s) of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela and should only be used for encounters addressing the late effects of the injury.