Unsp fracture of fifth metacarpal bone, right hand, init

This code signifies an unconfirmed fracture of the fifth metacarpal bone in the right hand. It indicates that the specific type or location of the fracture within the fifth metacarpal is not yet determined, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a suspected or confirmed fracture of the right fifth metacarpal, but further diagnostic imaging or clinical assessment is needed to specify the fracture type (e.g., transverse, oblique, spiral). This is appropriate for the initial evaluation and treatment of a closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "right hand" and "fifth metacarpal" to support this code.
• Only use for the initial encounter of a closed fracture; subsequent encounters or open fractures require different codes.
• If the fracture type is later specified (e.g., Boxer's fracture), update the code to a more specific option.