Unsp fracture of second metacarpal bone, right hand, init

This code signifies a break in the second metacarpal bone of the right hand, where the specific type of fracture is not documented. It indicates that the skin over the fracture site remains intact, and this is the patient's first visit for this particular injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed, closed fracture of the right second metacarpal, and the medical record lacks details regarding the fracture's morphology (e.g., transverse, oblique, comminuted). This is appropriate for the initial treatment or evaluation of such an injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "right hand" and "second metacarpal."
• Only use this code for the initial encounter; subsequent care will require a different 7th character.
• Avoid this code if the fracture type (e.g., transverse, oblique) is specified in the physician's notes.