Disp fx of body of hamate bone, r wrs, 7thP

This code signifies a right wrist injury involving a hamate bone fracture that has shifted out of alignment and is now healing incorrectly. The patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment related to this malunion.

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated displaced hamate fracture of the right wrist is seen for complications arising from the bone healing in an abnormal position. This includes visits for assessment, further imaging, or planning for corrective procedures due to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the right wrist.
• Verify the fracture was initially displaced, as this impacts code selection.
• This is a subsequent encounter code, so it should not be used for the initial injury or routine follow-up without malunion.