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

This code signifies a break in the navicular bone (also known as the scaphoid bone) within the foot, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The fracture is open, meaning there is a break in the skin and soft tissue communicating with the fracture site. This specific code is used for the initial treatment phase of such an injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, open, nondisplaced navicular fracture of the foot, where the laterality (left or right) is not documented. This is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment, such as emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or inpatient admissions for the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• Only use this code for the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• If laterality (left or right foot) is documented, a more specific code should be selected.