Nondisp fx of dist pole of navic bone of unsp wrs, 7thG

This code describes a fracture of the scaphoid bone's distal pole in an unspecified wrist that is not displaced. It indicates that the patient is in a phase of treatment where the fracture is not healing as expected, requiring ongoing medical attention.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced distal pole scaphoid fracture is experiencing delayed union. This includes situations where imaging shows persistent fracture lines beyond the typical healing timeframe, or clinical signs of non-union are present.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for the scaphoid fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the distal pole and nondisplaced.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment.