Disp fx of shaft of second metacarpal bone, right hand, init

This code signifies a break in the main body (shaft) of the second metacarpal bone in the right hand, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This is the initial presentation of the injury, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-surgical fracture of the right second metacarpal shaft that shows displacement on imaging. This is appropriate for the initial evaluation and treatment of such an injury, prior to any definitive fracture care or follow-up.

• Ensure imaging confirms displacement of the fracture fragments.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the shaft, not the base or head, and is located in the right hand.
• The "A" seventh character indicates the initial encounter for this specific closed fracture.