Disp fx of prox 3rd of navic bone of r wrs, 7thG

Displaced fracture of proximal third of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture in the upper third of the scaphoid bone in the right wrist that has shifted out of its normal alignment. The patient is currently in a phase of recovery where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced right scaphoid fracture (proximal third) presents with evidence of delayed healing. This includes situations where the fracture site is still tender, there's persistent pain, or imaging shows incomplete callus formation beyond the typical healing timeframe.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "proximal third" of the scaphoid.
Verify that the encounter is for "delayed healing" and not initial treatment or routine follow-up for a healing fracture.
Always confirm laterality (right wrist) is documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.031Disp fx of proximal third of navicular bone of right wrist

S62.031G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S62Fracture at wrist and hand level S62.0Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.00Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.001Unspecified fracture of navicular bone of right wrist S62.001A