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

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a nondisplaced fracture of the hamate bone in the right wrist. The original fracture was stable, meaning the bone fragments did not separate significantly. The "sequela" aspect indicates that the patient is now presenting with a long-term complication or effect of this past injury, rather than the acute fracture itself.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter where the primary reason for the visit is a complication or residual symptom directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced hamate fracture of the right wrist. Examples include chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or nerve impingement that developed after the initial fracture healed. This code is appropriate for follow-up care addressing these long-term issues.

• Always use an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, arthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past hamate fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code with the correct encounter type.