2021 ICD-10-CM Codes S62.0*: Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist ICD-10-CM Codes
Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion. S62.001K is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM S62.001K became effective on October 1, 2018.
S62.001K is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Unsp fx navicular bone of r wrist, subs for fx w nonunion The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM S62.001K became effective on October 1, 2020.
S62.022K is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Disp fx of mid 3rd of navic bone of l wrs, 7thK The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM S62.022K became effective on October 1, 2020.
When the scaphoid bone is broken, it may not heal properly because it has a very fragile blood supply. Scaphoid fractures that do not heal are referred to as a scaphoid non-union. Ultimately, scaphoid non-unions can lead to loss of wrist motion and eventual wrist arthritis.
733.82 - Nonunion of fracture.
The scaphoid bone is one of the carpal bones on the thumb side of the wrist, just above the radius. The bone is important for both motion and stability in the wrist joint. The word "scaphoid" comes from the Greek term for "boat." The scaphoid bone resembles a boat with its relatively long, curved shape.
S62. 001A - Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist [initial encounter for closed fracture]. ICD-10-CM.
Nonunion and malunion fractures are identified with defective healing: nonunion describes the failure of a fractured bone to heal and mend after an extended period of time; malunion refers to a fracture that has healed in a deformed position, or with shortening or rotation of the limb.
A malunion occurs when a fractured bone heals in an abnormal position, which can lead to impaired function of the bone or limb and make it look like it is 'bent'. Similarly, a nonunion is the result of a fractured bone failing to heal after an extended period of time – in some cases over a period of 9 to 12 months.
Avascular necrosis: This is a complication in which cells of the scaphoid bone die due to lack of blood supply, causing bone collapse and arthritis. This usually happens in case of displaced fractures, as the displaced bone fails to get proper nutrients.
A nondisplaced scaphoid fracture means that the bone has not shifted at all out of position, and the fracture may not even be visible on an X-ray image. A displaced fracture of the scaphoid occurs when the bones have shifted out of position.
carpal bonesYour wrist is made up of eight small bones (carpal bones) plus two long bones in your forearm — the radius and the ulna. Each finger consists of one hand bone (metacarpal) and three finger bones (phalanges), while each thumb consists of one metacarpal bone and two phalanges.
The scaphoid (or carpal navicular) is one of the eight small bones of the wrist joint. This bone, shaped similar to that of a cashew nut or kidney bean, is located between the base of the thumb and the radius bone of the forearm. The scaphoid coordinates the motion and position of all of the other wrist bones.
CPT® Code 25624 in section: Closed treatment of carpal scaphoid (navicular) fracture.
391A.
Displaced fracture of middle third of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion 1 S62.022K is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 Short description: Disp fx of mid 3rd of navic bone of l wrs, 7thK 3 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM S62.022K became effective on October 1, 2020. 4 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of S62.022K - other international versions of ICD-10 S62.022K may differ.
Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code. Type 1 Excludes.