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

This code signifies a break in the main body (shaft) of the fifth metacarpal bone in the right hand, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This injury is considered a closed fracture, meaning the skin overlying the fracture remains intact.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the right fifth metacarpal shaft. This is appropriate for emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or the first surgical encounter for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "shaft" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the laterality is "right hand" and that it is the "fifth metacarpal."
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.