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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the neck of the first metacarpal bone (thumb) in the right hand, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and "nonunion" specifies that the fracture has failed to heal completely after a reasonable period.

🎯When to Use

This code is used when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced right first metacarpal neck fracture that has not united. This includes situations where the physician is assessing the nonunion, planning further intervention, or providing conservative management for the unhealed fracture. It would not be used for the initial treatment of the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and specifies the "neck" of the first metacarpal.
Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care of the fracture and that nonunion is explicitly documented.
Always verify laterality (right hand) and the specific bone involved (first metacarpal).

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Code Hierarchy

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

S62.254K(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-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 S62.001Unspecified fracture of navicular bone of right wrist S62.001A