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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture at the base of the thumb's first metacarpal bone that is not aligned correctly, occurring in an unspecified hand. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to mend.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up treatment of a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the first metacarpal base, and the physician documents that the healing process is prolonged. This would typically be used after initial treatment and during ongoing management of the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the fracture.
Verify the fracture is specifically at the base of the first metacarpal and is displaced.
Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture, not the initial treatment.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S62.233G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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