Disp fx of body of hamate bone, left wrist, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the main part of the hamate bone, a small carpal bone in the wrist, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific injury affects the left wrist and is being treated for the first time.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a confirmed displaced fracture of the body of the left hamate bone. It applies to cases where the skin over the fracture site remains intact (closed fracture).

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "body of hamate" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the laterality (left wrist) and the encounter type (initial) are clearly documented.
• Distinguish from non-displaced fractures or fractures of other hamate parts (e.g., hook of hamate).