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

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a fracture of the shaft of their first metacarpal bone (thumb). The fracture was initially displaced, meaning the bone fragments were out of alignment, and is now healing as expected without complications. The specific hand affected is not documented.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced first metacarpal shaft fracture is seen for routine follow-up, such as cast changes, X-ray evaluations confirming normal healing progression, or physical therapy assessments during the routine healing phase. It indicates that the fracture is mending without any unusual issues or delays.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for this specific fracture type.
• Confirm the fracture is of the shaft of the first metacarpal; other parts of the bone or other metacarpals require different codes.
• Do not use this code if the healing is delayed, nonunion, or malunion; specific codes exist for those complications.