Nondisp fx of prox 3rd of navic bone of unsp wrs, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a fracture located in the upper third of the scaphoid bone within an unspecified wrist. The fracture is stable, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical position, and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

Apply this code when a patient presents for a routine follow-up visit after an initial diagnosis of a nondisplaced proximal scaphoid fracture, and the physician documents routine healing. This would include appointments for cast changes, repeat imaging to monitor healing, or clinical assessment during the expected healing period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "proximal third" of the scaphoid.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment or a complication.
• The 7th character "D" indicates subsequent encounter for routine healing; choose other 7th characters for initial treatment, delayed healing, or malunion/nonunion.