Disp fx of shaft of 5th MC bone, l hand, 7thD

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the fifth metacarpal bone in the left hand, which is displaced. The patient is in the healing phase, and the encounter is for routine follow-up and management of the fracture.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is receiving routine care for a previously diagnosed and treated displaced fracture of the left fifth metacarpal shaft. This includes appointments for cast checks, wound care, or assessment of healing progress without complications.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "displaced" and "shaft" for the fifth metacarpal.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; use this when the patient is progressing as expected.
• Verify the laterality is "left hand" to accurately apply this code.