Nondisp fx of hook pro of hamate bone, l wrs, 7thG

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture of the hook of the hamate bone in the left wrist that is currently in a phase of delayed healing. The fracture itself is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their anatomical alignment, but the healing process is taking longer than typically expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed non-displaced left hamate hook fracture is experiencing delayed union. It would be used when the patient is still under active treatment for the fracture, and the physician notes that healing is not progressing at the anticipated rate.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "delayed healing" for the left hamate hook fracture.
• Verify laterality (left wrist) is clearly documented.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different seventh character.