Nondisp fx of prox 3rd of navic bone of l wrs, 7thK

Nondisplaced fracture of proximal third of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a left wrist injury involving a fracture in the upper third of the scaphoid bone that is not displaced. Importantly, this encounter is for ongoing management of the fracture where the bone fragments have failed to unite (nonunion) after initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

This code is used for follow-up visits when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced proximal scaphoid fracture of the left wrist is being treated for nonunion. This includes scenarios where surgical intervention for nonunion is being planned or performed, or during conservative management of the established nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character of "K" for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion.
Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left wrist and proximal third of the scaphoid.
Do not use for initial treatment or routine follow-up of a healing fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.035Nondisp fx of proximal third of navicular bone of left wrist

S62.035K(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-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