Nondisplaced fracture of pisiform, left wrist, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the pisiform bone in the left wrist. It signifies that the acute injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual problems directly attributable to that fracture.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or deformity in the left wrist that are a direct result of a past, nondisplaced pisiform fracture. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues, not for the initial injury or acute healing phase.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous nondisplaced left pisiform fracture.
• Verify that the fracture was indeed nondisplaced and located in the left pisiform, as laterality and displacement are critical for accurate coding.