Oth disp fx of base of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thD

Other displaced fracture of base of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture at the base of the first metacarpal (thumb) bone that is not a Bennett's or Rolando's fracture, has shifted out of its normal alignment, and is located in an unspecified hand. The patient is in the phase of routine healing following the initial injury.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed, displaced, non-Bennett's/Rolando's fracture of the thumb metacarpal base. It indicates that the fracture is progressing through an expected healing trajectory without complications.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "other displaced" to differentiate from Bennett's or Rolando's fractures.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care and that healing is routine, not delayed or complicated.
Remember to code laterality (left or right hand) if specified in the clinical documentation.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.233Other disp fx of base of first metacarpal bone, unsp hand

S62.233D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9 V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S62Fracture at wrist and hand level S62.0Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.00Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.001