Nondisp fx of triquetrum bone, unspecified wrist, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic injury involving a non-displaced fracture of the triquetrum bone in an unspecified wrist. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used for the long-term effects or complications of the original fracture, not the acute injury itself.

Apply this code when documenting residual pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or other chronic issues directly attributable to a previously sustained, non-displaced triquetrum fracture. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits after the initial healing period, when the fracture itself is no longer acute.

• Always assign a sequela code when the patient is presenting for treatment of a complication or late effect of a healed fracture.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to the past triquetrum fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code instead.