Disp fx of dist pole of navic bone of r wrs, 7thP

This code describes a previously treated fracture of the distal pole of the navicular (scaphoid) bone in the right wrist that has healed improperly, resulting in a malunion. This indicates a complication where the bone fragments have joined in a deformed or misaligned position.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for a right wrist scaphoid fracture that has healed with a noticeable deformity or misalignment. It applies when the malunion itself is the focus of the current treatment or evaluation, such as for pain, functional limitation, or consideration of corrective surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" (which has a different code category).
• Verify the fracture location is the "distal pole" of the scaphoid and on the "right" side.
• This code is for a subsequent encounter, meaning the initial fracture treatment has already occurred.