Disp fx of pisiform, left wrist, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the pisiform bone, a small carpal bone located on the ulnar side of the wrist, specifically in the left wrist. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment. This code is used for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, where the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the left pisiform bone. This would include scenarios such as an emergency department visit or an initial orthopedic consultation following a fall or direct trauma to the wrist, where the skin is not broken.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "left wrist" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture. Subsequent care would require a different seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (no open wound communicating with the fracture site).