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

This code describes a fracture of the scaphoid bone in the wrist that has not healed correctly, resulting in a malunion. Specifically, the fracture is located in the upper third of the scaphoid, is not displaced, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this complication.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced fracture of the proximal scaphoid that has healed in an unsatisfactory position. This includes follow-up visits for ongoing management, assessment of malunion, or planning for corrective procedures.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" for accurate code selection.
• Verify the fracture location is the "proximal third" of the scaphoid.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture care.