Disp fx of body of hamate bone, unsp wrs, 7thG

This code indicates a fracture of the hamate bone, specifically in the body of the bone, that is displaced. The injury is located in an unspecified wrist and is currently in a subsequent encounter phase where the fracture is experiencing delayed healing.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced hamate body fracture is presenting with evidence of delayed union or nonunion. This applies when the specific wrist (left or right) was not documented or is unknown.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and specifies the "body" of the hamate bone.
• Verify that the encounter is for delayed healing of the fracture, not initial treatment or routine follow-up without complications.
• Only use the "unspecified wrist" option when laterality is genuinely not documented.