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

This code describes a fracture of the scaphoid bone in the middle of the left wrist that is not displaced. It specifically indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced left scaphoid waist fracture is experiencing delayed union or nonunion. It would be used when the physician is monitoring the healing progress and addressing the delayed nature of recovery.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for the scaphoid fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the "middle third" or "waist" of the scaphoid and on the "left" wrist.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial diagnosis of the fracture.