Nondisp fx of prox third of navic bone of unsp wrist, sqla

This code signifies a past, resolved fracture of the scaphoid bone in the wrist, specifically in its upper third, which was not displaced at the time of injury. The "sequela" designation indicates that the patient is now experiencing a late effect or complication directly attributable to this old fracture, even if the fracture itself has healed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or complications (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, arthritis) that are a direct result of a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the proximal third of the scaphoid bone in an unspecified wrist. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these long-term effects, not for the initial injury or acute treatment.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M25.539 for unspecified wrist pain, M84.439 for malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to the historical scaphoid fracture.
• This code is for the sequela of a fracture, not an active or acute fracture.