Disp fx of triquetrum bone, r wrist, subs for fx w nonunion

Displaced fracture of triquetrum [cuneiform] bone, right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This diagnosis code indicates a break in the triquetrum bone, located in the right wrist, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. Importantly, the fracture has failed to heal adequately despite previous treatment, signifying a nonunion.

🎯When to Use

This code is used when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously treated, displaced triquetral fracture of the right wrist that has not united. This includes follow-up visits, further imaging, or interventions aimed at addressing the nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character of "K" for subsequent encounter with nonunion.
Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "right wrist" for accurate coding.
Distinguish from malunion (S62.111P) or routine follow-up for a healing fracture (S62.111D).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.111Displaced fracture of triquetrum bone, right wrist

S62.111K(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S62Fracture at wrist and hand level S62.0Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.00Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.001Unspecified fracture of navicular bone of right wrist S62.001A