Nondisp fx of mid 3rd of navic bone of unsp wrs, 7thD

This code describes a fracture located in the middle portion of the scaphoid bone within an unspecified wrist, where the bone fragments have not shifted out of alignment. This specific code is for use during a follow-up visit when the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters with a patient who has a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced mid-scaphoid fracture of an unspecified wrist. This is appropriate when the physician documents routine healing and the patient is progressing as anticipated through the recovery phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "middle third" of the navicular/scaphoid bone.
• The 7th character "D" indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed healing.
• Laterality (left or right wrist) is not specified in this particular code, so use when laterality is unknown or not documented.