Unsp fracture of navicular bone of right wrist, sequela

This code indicates a past, unresolved fracture of the scaphoid bone in the right wrist, where the specific type of fracture (e.g., displaced, nondisplaced) was not documented. It signifies that the patient is still experiencing residual effects or complications from this previous injury.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with ongoing symptoms or complications (e.g., pain, nonunion, malunion, limited range of motion) directly attributable to an old, unspecified scaphoid fracture of the right wrist. It should be used when the acute phase of the injury has passed and the patient is being treated for the long-term consequences.

• Always assign an additional code to describe the specific sequela or complication being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous scaphoid fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial encounters for a scaphoid fracture.