Nondisp fx of dist pole of navic bone of r wrs, 7thB

This code signifies a break in the scaphoid bone, specifically at its distal pole, in the right wrist. The fracture is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. This particular code is designated for an open fracture, indicating a break in the skin that communicates with the fracture site.

Apply this code when documenting an initial encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed open fracture of the distal pole of the right scaphoid bone. This typically occurs following trauma to the wrist, such as a fall onto an outstretched hand. The "initial encounter" designation is crucial for appropriate use.

• Confirm documentation explicitly states "open fracture" and specifies the "distal pole" of the scaphoid.
• Verify the laterality is "right wrist" and that this is the patient's first visit for this specific injury.
• Do not use for displaced fractures, closed fractures, or subsequent encounters for this same injury.