Nondisp fx of navicular of l foot, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture of the navicular bone in the left foot that has not shifted out of its normal anatomical position. The patient is in a follow-up phase of treatment, and the fracture is progressing as expected towards healing.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced left foot navicular fracture is being monitored for routine healing. This includes appointments for cast changes, follow-up X-rays showing callus formation, or physical therapy evaluations during the expected healing period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left foot" navicular fracture.
• Verify the encounter is for routine healing and not for delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion, which would require different seventh characters.
• Confirm the initial fracture was indeed of the navicular (scaphoid) bone of the foot, not the wrist.