Nondisp fx of prox 3rd of navic bone of l wrs, 7thB

This code signifies a break in the upper portion of the scaphoid bone in the left wrist that has not shifted out of alignment. The fracture is open, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site, and this code is used for the initial treatment phase.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with an acute, non-displaced open fracture of the proximal third of the left scaphoid bone. This is appropriate when the patient is receiving initial active treatment for the injury, such as surgical repair or initial wound care.

• Ensure documentation specifies "open fracture" and "initial encounter" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the fracture is in the "proximal third" and "nondisplaced" to differentiate from other scaphoid fracture codes.
• Later encounters for follow-up care or healing would require a different seventh character (e.g., D for subsequent, S for sequela).