Disp fx of shaft of second MC bone, l hand, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the shaft of the second metacarpal bone in the left hand, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture is an open type, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter of a patient presenting with a left second metacarpal shaft fracture that is visibly displaced and has an associated open wound. This includes scenarios such as a crush injury or direct trauma resulting in bone protrusion or skin laceration over the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open fracture" for the second metacarpal shaft.
• Verify laterality (left hand) and the specific bone (second metacarpal) are accurately documented.
• This code is for the initial encounter; subsequent care will require different encounter codes.