Disp fx of body of hamate bone, right wrist, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a fracture of the body of the hamate bone in the right wrist, where the bone fragments were not properly aligned. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication that is a direct result of that original, displaced fracture.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a long-term complication, such as chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or functional impairment, directly attributable to a previously sustained and displaced fracture of the right hamate body. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing phase of the fracture has passed.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical displaced hamate fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute fracture; it is specifically for sequelae.
• Consider additional codes for specific complications (e.g., M84.4x for nonunion, M84.2x for delayed union) if documented.