Disp fx of distal pole of navicular bone of unsp wrist, init

This code signifies a break in the distal pole of the navicular bone, also known as the scaphoid, located in the wrist. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not properly aligned, and the injury is a closed fracture, indicating the skin is intact.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the distal pole of the scaphoid bone, where the specific wrist (left or right) is not documented. This would typically be used for the first encounter related to the injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "distal pole" and "displaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the encounter is the initial one for this specific fracture.
• If the laterality (left or right wrist) is known, a more specific code should be used.