Nondisp fx of trapezoid, unsp wrist, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the trapezoid bone of the wrist that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The injury is to an unspecified wrist, meaning it's not specified as left or right. This code is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, where the skin remains intact.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the trapezoid bone, where the specific wrist (left or right) is not documented. This applies to the initial encounter for treatment, such as casting or splinting, when there is no open wound associated with the fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "closed fracture."
• If the specific wrist (left or right) is documented, a more specific code should be used.
• This "A" initial encounter suffix is only for the period of active treatment for the fracture.