Nondisp fx of middle third of navic bone of unsp wrist, sqla

This code describes a historical, healed, or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the middle third of the scaphoid bone in an unspecified wrist that was initially nondisplaced. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing long-term effects or complications related to the previous fracture.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up care, chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or other late effects directly attributable to a previously sustained nondisplaced scaphoid fracture of the middle third. It should be used when the patient is no longer in the active treatment phase for the acute fracture but is being seen for issues stemming from it.

• Always use this code with an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous scaphoid fracture.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of an acute fracture or for follow-up care during the active healing phase.