Nondisp fx of lunate, right wrist, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the lunate bone of the right wrist that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The fracture is classified as an open fracture, meaning there is a wound that communicates with the bone break. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of this injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a right wrist injury confirmed by imaging to be a nondisplaced lunate fracture. The presence of an open wound directly associated with the fracture is a key factor for using this specific code. This would typically be used for the emergency department visit or initial surgical repair.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" of the right lunate.
• Verify that this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.
• Do not use for subsequent encounters or for closed fractures.