Disp fx of distal pole of navicular bone of r wrist, init

This code signifies a break in the scaphoid bone, specifically at its distal (far) end, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. This injury affects the right wrist and is documented as a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the fracture site.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the distal pole of the right scaphoid bone. This is appropriate for the initial treatment phase of such an injury, typically following a fall onto an outstretched hand.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "distal pole" of the scaphoid for accurate coding.
• Verify laterality (right wrist) is clearly documented.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.