Disp fx of proximal third of navicular bone of r wrist, init

This code signifies a break in the scaphoid bone, located in the wrist, specifically affecting the upper third of the bone. The fracture fragments are not properly aligned, indicating displacement. This diagnosis is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury.

This code is appropriate for the first encounter when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed displaced fracture of the proximal third of the right scaphoid bone. It should be used when the fracture is closed and the patient is receiving initial active treatment for the injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "proximal third" of the scaphoid for accurate coding.
• Verify the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture. Subsequent care would require a different seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed"; an open fracture would necessitate a different code.