Sunday, November 8, 2026

Code S62.133D identifies a displaced fracture of the capitate bone in an unspecified wrist during a subsequent encounter with routine healing. The capitate is the largest carpal bone, acting as the keystone of the wrist, making fractures here clinically significant despite being relatively rare. Using an unspecified wrist indicator alongside a subsequent encounter code often draws scrutiny during audit reviews. Accurate coding requires clear documentation of the specific wrist affected and ongoing healing status to avoid potential claim denials.