Disp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, l hand, 7thD

This code signifies a fracture of the long, central part (shaft) of the first metacarpal bone (thumb) in the left hand, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The patient is currently in a phase of routine healing following initial treatment for this specific fracture.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed and treated displaced shaft fracture of the left first metacarpal, and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications. This would include routine cast changes, follow-up X-rays showing callus formation, or physical therapy sessions aimed at regaining function during the normal healing period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "shaft" of the first metacarpal on the left hand.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.
• Confirm the encounter is for ongoing management of the fracture itself, not for unrelated conditions.