Disp fx of prox 3rd of navic bone of r wrs, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the upper portion of the scaphoid bone in the right wrist, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific injury involves an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues have been compromised, exposing the bone to the outside environment.

Apply this code for initial treatment of a patient presenting with a right wrist injury confirmed by imaging to be an open, displaced fracture of the proximal scaphoid. This would be used when the patient is first seen for this specific injury, prior to definitive treatment or follow-up care.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open fracture" of the proximal scaphoid.
• Verify laterality (right wrist) is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.