Displaced fracture of trapezoid, unspecified wrist, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a displaced fracture of the trapezoid bone in the wrist, where the specific wrist (left or right) was not documented at the time of the original injury. The "sequela" designation indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a complication or residual effect directly related to this old fracture, rather than the acute injury itself.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a long-term complication, such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or arthritis, that is a direct result of a previously sustained and healed (or healing) displaced trapezoid fracture. It should be used when the initial injury occurred in an unspecified wrist and the current encounter addresses the lasting effects.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old trapezoid fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is exclusively for sequelae.
• Verify that the original fracture was indeed displaced and that the specific wrist was not documented.