Disp fx of mid 3rd of navic bone of r wrs, 7thD

Displaced fracture of middle third of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture located in the middle portion of the navicular (scaphoid) bone within the right wrist. The fracture fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture and it is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced mid-scaphoid fracture of the right wrist is undergoing routine follow-up. This includes appointments for cast changes, wound checks, or imaging to monitor healing progress, provided no complications or delayed healing are noted. It would be used after the initial treatment phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "middle third" of the navicular bone.
Confirm the encounter is for routine follow-up and not for initial treatment or complications.
Always verify laterality (right wrist) is clearly documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.021Disp fx of middle third of navicular bone of right wrist

S62.021D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9 V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S62Fracture at wrist and hand level S62.0Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.00Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.001