Nondisp fx of hook process of hamate bone, right wrist, init

This code signifies a break in the hook-shaped projection of the hamate bone in the right wrist. The fracture is stable, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical position. This diagnosis is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, where the skin remains intact.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a non-displaced fracture of the hook of the right hamate bone. This typically occurs following a fall onto an outstretched hand or direct trauma to the palm. It is appropriate for the first visit where the diagnosis is established and treatment begins.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right wrist" and "nondisplaced" for accurate code selection.
• Verify that this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures would require a different seventh character.