Displaced Rolando's fracture, left hand, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture of the base of the proximal phalanx of the thumb (first metacarpal) on the left hand, characterized by multiple fracture fragments that are separated from their normal anatomical position. This specific type of fracture, known as a Rolando's fracture, is intra-articular and typically involves a Y or T-shaped fracture pattern.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced Rolando's fracture of the left thumb. It should be used when the fracture is closed, meaning there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "left hand" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the encounter is the initial treatment for this specific fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures have distinct coding pathways.