Nondisp fx of middle third of navic bone of r wrist, init

This code signifies a break in the middle portion of the scaphoid bone in the right wrist that has not shifted out of alignment. It indicates the very first medical encounter for this specific injury, which is a closed fracture, meaning the skin is intact.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the middle third of the right scaphoid bone. This is appropriate for the initial visit where the fracture is identified and treatment planning begins, assuming there is no open wound associated with the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "middle third" of the scaphoid for accurate coding.
• Confirm the encounter is the initial one for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will use different seventh characters.
• Verify the fracture is closed; open fractures have distinct coding pathways.