Unsp fx navicular bone of l wrist, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the scaphoid bone in the left wrist where the specific type of fracture is not documented. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning the bone is not mending at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with an initially unspecified left scaphoid fracture is being monitored for healing, and clinical or radiological evidence indicates that the healing process is prolonged. It would be used when the patient presents for an office visit, imaging, or other treatment related to the ongoing management of the delayed union.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "left wrist" and "scaphoid" or "navicular" bone.
• Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care and that "delayed healing" is explicitly noted or clearly implied by the clinical context.
• Do not use if the fracture type (e.g., displaced, nondisplaced) is specified; a more specific S62.0 code would then apply.