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

This code signifies a right wrist injury involving a triquetrum bone fracture that was initially displaced but has since healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. The patient is currently in a phase of treatment or follow-up for this previously treated fracture.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being managed for a right triquetrum fracture that has healed in an anatomically incorrect position. This includes follow-up appointments, physical therapy, or surgical intervention to correct the malunion. It should be used after the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the right wrist.
• Verify that the encounter is for a subsequent phase of care, not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the fracture was originally displaced, as this is a specific characteristic of the code.