Displaced fracture of trapezium, right wrist, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the trapezium bone of the right wrist, where the bone fragments were not properly aligned. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition or complication that is a residual effect of the original fracture, even after the acute phase of healing.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term complications, pain, or functional limitations in the right wrist directly attributable to a previously sustained and displaced trapezium fracture. This applies to situations where the initial fracture has healed, but ongoing issues related to the displacement persist.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced right trapezium fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is specifically for residual effects.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as chronic pain (G89.29) or malunion/nonunion (M84.2x, M84.3x), if applicable and supported by documentation.