Disp fx of mid 3rd of navic bone of l wrist, init for opn fx

This code describes a break in the middle section of the scaphoid bone in the left wrist, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific injury involves an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissue have been compromised, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced open fracture of the middle third of the left scaphoid bone. This would typically be documented in the emergency department or initial orthopedic consultation notes. It is appropriate for the first encounter where definitive treatment plans are established.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open fracture" for the left scaphoid.
• Verify the fracture location is precisely the "middle third" of the navicular/scaphoid bone.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.