Nondisp fx of distal pole of navic bone of l wrist, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained, non-displaced fracture of the distal pole of the scaphoid bone in the patient's left wrist. The original fracture has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or other chronic symptoms in the left wrist, where these symptoms are a direct consequence of a past, non-displaced fracture of the distal scaphoid. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these persistent issues, not the initial injury or acute healing phase.

• Always sequence this S-code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, arthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous scaphoid fracture and specifies the left wrist.
• Verify the fracture was indeed non-displaced and involved the distal pole of the scaphoid.