Disp fx of base of 4th MC bone, l hand, 7thP

Displaced fracture of base of fourth metacarpal bone, left hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a previously treated fracture at the base of the fourth metacarpal bone in the left hand that has healed in an anatomically incorrect position (malunion). The patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this malunited fracture.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documenting a patient visit for ongoing management, evaluation, or treatment of a malunited fracture of the base of the left fourth metacarpal. This applies to situations where the initial fracture treatment has concluded, but the bone has not healed perfectly aligned.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "subsequent encounter" for the fracture.
Verify the laterality (left hand) and the specific metacarpal (fourth) are accurately documented.
Do not use for nonunion; a different code exists for that complication.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.315Disp fx of base of fourth metacarpal bone, left hand

S62.315P(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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