Unsp fracture of navicular bone of unsp wrist, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from an unspecified fracture of the scaphoid bone in an unspecified wrist. It is used when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly related to the original fracture.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a history of a scaphoid fracture where the specific type of fracture was not documented, and they are now presenting with a sequela such as chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or degenerative changes. This applies when the initial injury occurred in an unspecified wrist and the current encounter addresses the lasting consequences.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., M84.2x for nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past scaphoid fracture.
• Avoid using this code for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute fracture; use the appropriate S62.00x codes for active treatment.