Nondisplaced fracture of lunate, unspecified wrist, sequela

This code signifies a past, resolved, or chronic condition resulting from a nondisplaced fracture of the lunate bone in an unspecified wrist. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual effects or complications directly attributable to that fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms such as pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or other long-term sequelae directly related to a previously sustained nondisplaced lunate fracture. This is appropriate when the acute phase of the fracture has passed and treatment is focused on managing these residual effects.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous lunate fracture.
• Verify that the fracture was explicitly documented as "nondisplaced" and the wrist as "unspecified" at the time of the original injury or in the patient's history.