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

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture located at the distal pole of the scaphoid bone in an unspecified wrist. The "K" seventh character indicates that the patient is receiving active treatment for a nonunion of this fracture, meaning the bone fragments have failed to heal together after a typical healing period.

This code is appropriate for reporting during subsequent encounters when a patient is being managed for a previously diagnosed non-displaced distal scaphoid fracture that has progressed to nonunion. This includes scenarios where the patient is undergoing further interventions, such as bone grafting or revision surgery, to address the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "distal pole" of the scaphoid.
• Verify laterality is truly unspecified; if left or right is documented, a more specific code should be used.
• This code is for active treatment of the nonunion, not for routine follow-up of a healed fracture.