Nondisp fx of distal pole of navic bone of unsp wrist, sqla

This code signifies a healed or residual condition stemming from a fracture of the distal pole of the scaphoid bone in an unspecified wrist, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of the original injury. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing effects or complications directly related to this past fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term complications, pain, stiffness, or functional limitations that are a direct result of a previously sustained, nondisplaced distal scaphoid fracture of an unspecified wrist. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing phase, where the sequelae of the fracture are being addressed.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past nondisplaced distal scaphoid fracture.
• Verify that the laterality of the wrist (left or right) is truly unspecified in the medical record before using this code; otherwise, a more specific code should be chosen.