Nondisp fx of dist pole of navic bone of l wrs, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the distal pole of the scaphoid bone in the left wrist that has not healed properly and is in a subsequent phase of treatment. The bone fragments remain in their anatomical position, but the healing process has stalled, leading to a nonunion.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed, non-displaced scaphoid fracture of the left wrist that has failed to unite. This includes visits for ongoing management, evaluation of nonunion, or preparation for surgical intervention to address the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "distal pole" of the scaphoid.
• Verify the laterality is "left wrist" and the fracture is "nondisplaced."
• This code requires an appropriate 7th character for subsequent encounter with nonunion.