Nondisp fx of dist pole of navic bone of l wrs, 7thB

This code signifies a break in the lower portion of the scaphoid bone in the left wrist that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The fracture is classified as open, meaning there is a wound that communicates with the fracture site. This particular code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced open fracture of the distal pole of the left scaphoid. This would be appropriate for the initial surgical repair or emergency department visit where the injury is first evaluated and managed. It is specifically for the acute phase of treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "distal pole" and "left wrist" for accurate site specificity.
• Verify the "open fracture" classification is explicitly stated or clearly implied by the presence of a wound communicating with the bone.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury, as subsequent care would require a different encounter character.