Nondisp fx of mid 3rd of navic bone of unsp wrs, 7thP

This code describes a fracture located in the middle portion of the scaphoid bone in an unspecified wrist, which was initially nondisplaced but has since healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. This indicates a previous injury that is now presenting with complications related to the healing process.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a scaphoid fracture that has healed in an anatomically incorrect position. This applies when the original fracture was nondisplaced and the specific wrist (left or right) is not documented. This code is appropriate for ongoing management of the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and that the fracture was initially "nondisplaced."
• Verify the fracture location is the "middle third" of the scaphoid.
• This "P" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with malunion; do not use for initial treatment or routine follow-up without malunion.