Nondisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, r hand, 7thD

Nondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, right hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the neck of the first metacarpal bone (thumb) in the right hand that has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a follow-up phase of treatment, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced right first metacarpal neck fracture is seen for routine follow-up care. This includes appointments for cast checks, removal of immobilization, or assessment of healing progress when no complications are present.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character of "D" for subsequent encounter with routine healing.
Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "neck of first metacarpal" on the right hand.
Do not use for initial treatment or if healing is delayed or complicated.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.254Nondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, right hand

S62.254D(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