Nondisp fx of capitate bone, r wrist, subs for fx w nonunion

Nondisplaced fracture of capitate [os magnum] bone, right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a right wrist capitate bone fracture that is not displaced and has failed to heal properly after initial treatment. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving ongoing care for the nonunion, rather than initial treatment or routine follow-up for a healing fracture.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for treatment of a previously diagnosed right capitate fracture that has been confirmed as a nonunion. This would include scenarios like follow-up appointments for nonunion management, surgical intervention for nonunion, or evaluation of persistent pain related to the unhealed fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "nonunion" and specifies the right capitate bone.
Verify the fracture is described as "nondisplaced" to align with this specific code.
Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the nonunion, not an initial injury or routine healing follow-up.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.134Nondisplaced fracture of capitate bone, right wrist

S62.134K(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S62Fracture at wrist and hand level S62.0Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.00Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.001Unspecified fracture of navicular bone of right wrist S62.001A