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

This code signifies a break in the scaphoid bone, located in the wrist, specifically affecting its upper third. The fracture fragments are out of alignment, and the skin over the fracture site is compromised, indicating an open wound. This diagnosis is for the initial treatment of this injury to the left wrist.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced, open fracture of the proximal scaphoid bone in the left wrist. This applies when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture, such as surgical repair or initial wound management.

• Confirm laterality (left wrist) and the specific bone involved (scaphoid/navicular).
• Verify documentation explicitly states "displaced" and "open fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• Ensure this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.