Disp fx of navicular of right foot, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the navicular bone of the right foot where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically applies to a closed fracture, meaning the skin over the fracture site remains intact. This injury often results from high-impact trauma or repetitive stress.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the right foot's navicular bone. It should be used when the fracture has not broken through the skin. This includes emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or hospital admissions for the primary management of the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and specifies the "right foot" and "navicular" bone.
• Verify the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent care will require different encounter codes.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" and not an open fracture, which would necessitate a different code.