Disp fx of middle third of navic bone of unsp wrist, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the middle section of the scaphoid bone in an unspecified wrist, where the bone fragments were not properly aligned. It indicates that the patient is experiencing a long-term consequence or complication directly resulting from this previously displaced fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition, symptom, or complication that is a direct result of a prior displaced fracture of the middle third of the scaphoid bone. This applies to situations such as chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or degenerative changes stemming from the original injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced scaphoid fracture.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the acute phase of the injury has passed.
• Specify the laterality (left or right wrist) if known, as this code denotes an unspecified wrist.