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

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the hamate bone in the left wrist that has shifted out of its normal alignment. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing improperly, resulting in a malunion. This indicates a complication where the bone fragments have united in a deformed position.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed left hamate body fracture that is now demonstrating malunion. This applies to situations where the provider is assessing the progress of healing and addressing the consequences of the improper bone alignment. It would be appropriate for clinic visits, imaging interpretations, or surgical planning related to correcting the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left wrist" and "body of hamate" to support this precise anatomical site.
• Verify that the encounter is "subsequent" and that "malunion" is explicitly stated or clearly implied by the clinical findings.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures healing normally (routine healing) or with nonunion.