Displ Rolando's fx, unsp hand, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the base of the first metacarpal bone (Rolando's fracture) in an unspecified hand, indicating that the bone fragments are not properly aligned. The patient is in the healing phase of the fracture, and the healing process is progressing routinely without complications.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated displaced Rolando's fracture of an unknown hand is receiving ongoing care. It should be used when the physician documents routine healing and the fracture is not yet fully united. This code would be selected for subsequent visits after the initial treatment, but before the fracture is considered fully healed.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "Rolando's fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent care" and that healing is described as "routine."
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or for non-displaced fractures.