Disp fx of dist pole of navic bone of unsp wrs, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the distal pole of the scaphoid bone in an unspecified wrist, which has been previously treated but is now experiencing delayed healing. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not in their normal alignment.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a scaphoid fracture that is not healing as expected, and the patient is presenting for subsequent treatment or evaluation. This typically occurs after initial casting or surgical intervention, and imaging confirms the fracture is still present and not uniting.

• Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" and not nonunion or malunion, which have different codes.
• Verify the fracture is of the distal pole of the scaphoid; other scaphoid fracture locations have distinct codes.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care of the fracture, not initial treatment or sequelae.