Bennett's fracture, right hand, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture at the base of the first metacarpal bone, specifically on the right hand, where the skin remains intact. This intra-articular fracture often involves a dislocation of the carpometacarpal joint.

Apply this code for initial encounters with patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, closed Bennett's fracture of the right hand. This includes the initial assessment, treatment planning, and any immediate interventions.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right hand" and "closed fracture" to support this code.
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care will require different seventh characters.
• Distinguish from Rolando fractures, which are comminuted intra-articular fractures of the first metacarpal base.