Nondisp fx of mid 3rd of navic bone of l wrs, 7thB

This code signifies a break in the middle section of the scaphoid bone in the left wrist that has not shifted out of alignment. Importantly, the fracture is an open type, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site. This indicates the initial treatment encounter for such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first visit for a patient presenting with an open, nondisplaced fracture of the middle third of their left scaphoid bone. This would typically involve initial assessment, debridement, and stabilization of the open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "open fracture" and "nondisplaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the fracture location is precisely the "middle third" of the scaphoid and on the "left" wrist.
• The "B" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for an open fracture; subsequent care would require a different seventh character.