Nondisp fx of dist pole of navic bone of r wrs, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the lower portion of the scaphoid bone in the right wrist that has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the fracture is healing slower than expected, requiring ongoing medical attention.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced distal pole scaphoid fracture of the right wrist is experiencing delayed union. This includes situations where the patient is still receiving care for the fracture, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or imaging to monitor healing progress, and the healing timeline is prolonged.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and identifies the "distal pole" of the scaphoid.
• Confirm the encounter is for "delayed healing" and not initial treatment or routine follow-up for a normally healing fracture.
• Always specify the laterality (right wrist) as indicated in the code.