Disp fx of trapezium, right wrist, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the trapezium bone of the right wrist, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues have been compromised, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a right wrist injury confirmed by imaging to be a displaced fracture of the trapezium, and where there is an associated open wound. This would include scenarios such as a patient arriving in the emergency department after a fall or trauma resulting in this specific type of open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open fracture" for the right trapezium.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury, not a subsequent visit.
• Confirm the laterality is correctly documented as "right wrist."