Disp fx of shaft of unsp metacarpal bone, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the main body (shaft) of any of the metacarpal bones in the hand, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It indicates that this is the initial treatment for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial diagnosis and treatment of a closed, displaced fracture affecting the shaft of an unspecified metacarpal bone, such as after a direct impact or fall onto the hand. It would be used when the specific metacarpal bone involved (e.g., first, second) is not documented.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "shaft" for accurate code assignment.
• Only use this code for the initial encounter of a closed fracture. Subsequent encounters or open fractures require different codes.
• Avoid this code if the specific metacarpal bone is identified; use a more precise code from the S62.32- series.