Disp fx of distal pole of navic bone of unsp wrist, sequela

This code signifies a past fracture of the distal pole of the scaphoid bone in an unspecified wrist that has resulted in a long-term complication or residual effect. This could include chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or degenerative changes stemming from the original injury. The "sequela" designation indicates that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses a persistent issue.

Apply this code when documenting a patient encounter for a chronic condition directly attributable to a previously sustained, displaced fracture of the distal pole of the scaphoid. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing ongoing pain, functional limitations, or complications that arose after the initial healing period. It should be used when the original fracture is no longer active but its effects are still being treated.

• Always use an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M25.53- for chronic wrist pain, M84.4- for malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old scaphoid fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or active scaphoid fractures; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.