Disp fx of base of 3rd MC bone, l hand, 7thG

This code describes a fracture of the base of the third metacarpal bone in the left hand, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. The patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the fracture is healing slower than expected.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the base of the left third metacarpal, specifically when the physician documents delayed healing. This indicates the fracture is not progressing to union at the expected rate.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the laterality (left hand) and the specific bone (third metacarpal base) are accurately documented.
• This code requires an initial encounter code for the acute fracture to have been previously reported.