Unsp fx unsp metacarpal bone, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of an unknown metacarpal bone that is not healing as expected after the initial treatment. It indicates that the patient is in a later phase of care for the fracture, and the healing process is prolonged or complicated.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a metacarpal fracture, and the medical record explicitly documents delayed healing without specifying which metacarpal is affected. This applies to situations where the initial treatment has occurred, and the fracture site is still not fully consolidated.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and that the encounter is subsequent to the initial treatment.
• Avoid using this code if the specific metacarpal bone is identified; instead, use a more specific S62.3- subcategory.
• Pair this code with external cause codes (e.g., V00-Y99) if the cause of the injury is known and documented.