Displaced fracture of trapezium, unspecified wrist, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a displaced fracture of the trapezium bone in an unspecified wrist. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient is still experiencing long-term effects or complications directly attributable to that fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing pain, limited range of motion, deformity, or other chronic issues stemming from a previously sustained and now healed displaced trapezium fracture. This applies when the original fracture has been treated and is no longer in an active healing phase, but its sequelae are being addressed.

• Requires a seventh character of 'S' to denote sequela, indicating a complication or condition arising as a direct result of the initial injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to the prior displaced trapezium fracture.
• Do not use for initial encounters or active treatment of the acute fracture; those require codes with a different seventh character.