Disp fx of proximal third of navic bone of l wrist, sequela

This code signifies a fracture of the scaphoid bone in the left wrist, specifically in its upper third, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. The "sequela" designation indicates that this fracture is a late effect or complication of an initial injury, rather than an acute event.

This code is appropriate for documenting chronic conditions or complications arising from a previously sustained displaced scaphoid fracture of the left wrist. Examples include nonunion, malunion, or post-traumatic arthritis directly attributable to the original fracture. It should be used when the patient is presenting for treatment of these long-term effects.

• Only use the "S" (sequela) extension when the patient is being treated for a complication or late effect of the original fracture, not the acute injury itself.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past displaced fracture of the proximal third of the left scaphoid.
• Do not use this code for acute fractures; instead, select an appropriate acute fracture code from the S62.03- series.