Nondisp fx of pisiform, left wrist, init for clos fx

This diagnosis code indicates a break in the pisiform bone, one of the small carpal bones in the wrist, specifically located on the left side. The fracture is described as "nondisplaced," meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. This is the initial encounter for treatment of a closed fracture, where the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, nondisplaced fracture of the left pisiform bone. This would include scenarios such as an emergency department visit, an initial orthopedic consultation, or the first visit to a primary care physician for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "left wrist" for accurate code selection.
• Confirm the encounter is the initial encounter for this specific fracture; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
• Verify the fracture is "closed" (no open wound communicating with the fracture site) to avoid miscoding.