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

This code signifies a break in the trapezium bone of the left wrist where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. This specific injury involves an open fracture, meaning there is a break in the skin and soft tissue, exposing the bone. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a left wrist injury confirmed by imaging to be a displaced fracture of the trapezium. The fracture must be an open type, indicating communication between the fracture site and the external environment. This code is appropriate for the initial surgical repair or other definitive treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open fracture" for the left trapezium.
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.
• Distinguish from closed fractures or subsequent encounters for the same injury.