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

This code signifies a fracture in the long, central part of the first metacarpal bone (thumb) that has shifted out of alignment. The injury is in the process of healing, but at a slower rate than expected, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this delayed healing. The specific hand affected is not documented.

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated displaced fracture of the first metacarpal shaft presents for an encounter focused on managing or assessing delayed healing. This would include scenarios where the fracture site is not consolidating as anticipated, requiring further intervention or monitoring.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the fracture is of the shaft of the first metacarpal and is displaced.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment or routine follow-up for a normally healing fracture.