Nondisp fx of navicular of unsp foot, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture of the navicular bone in the foot that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. It specifically refers to the initial treatment phase for this type of break, where the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code when documenting the initial diagnosis and treatment of a patient presenting with a closed, non-displaced fracture of the navicular bone in either the left or right foot. This is appropriate for the first encounter related to the injury, prior to any subsequent care or healing phases.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "closed" to support the use of this specific code.
• Verify that this is indeed the initial encounter for treatment of this fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Confirm the fracture is of the navicular bone of the foot, not the scaphoid of the wrist, despite the parenthetical note.