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

Nondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, left 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 left hand that has not shifted from its original position. The patient is in a follow-up phase where the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documentation of ongoing care for a left thumb metacarpal neck fracture that was initially nondisplaced. It is used during subsequent visits where the fracture is progressing through a normal healing process, such as cast changes or routine follow-up appointments.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left hand" for accurate code assignment.
Verify that the encounter is for "subsequent care" and not the initial treatment or a delayed/nonunion healing scenario.
Confirm that the fracture is of the neck of the first metacarpal, as other parts of the bone have different codes.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.255Nondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand

S62.255D(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