Displaced fracture of triquetrum bone, left wrist, sequela

This code describes a fracture of the triquetrum bone in the left wrist that has not healed in proper alignment, and the patient is now experiencing long-term effects or complications from this previous injury. These sequelae could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, or degenerative changes.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a current problem or complication directly resulting from a previously sustained and healed (or non-healing) displaced fracture of the left triquetrum bone. This includes follow-up visits for chronic pain, stiffness, or other residual issues attributed to the old fracture.

• Assign this code only for the sequela of the fracture, not for the initial acute injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior displaced left triquetrum fracture.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as chronic pain (G89.xx) or malunion/nonunion (M84.0x, M84.1x), if applicable and supported by documentation.