Unsp fx second MC bone, right hand, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a fracture of the second metacarpal bone in the right hand, where the fracture is healing as expected without complications. The initial injury's specific nature (e.g., displaced, non-displaced, open, closed) was not documented or is unknown.

Apply this code for patients presenting for routine follow-up appointments, cast changes, or physical therapy after an initial diagnosis of an unspecified right second metacarpal fracture. This is appropriate when the physician notes normal progression of healing.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing."
• Verify the fracture is indeed of the second metacarpal and on the right hand.
• If healing is complicated or delayed, a different subsequent encounter code would be necessary.