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

This code signifies a break in the main body (shaft) of one of the metacarpal bones in the hand, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific injury involves an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues have been compromised, exposing the bone to the outside environment. It is designated for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for an open, displaced fracture of the shaft of an unspecified metacarpal bone. This would include situations where a patient presents to the emergency department or a physician's office for the first time following such an injury, requiring definitive treatment. It is used when the specific metacarpal bone involved (e.g., first, second, etc.) is not documented.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• Only use this code for the initial treatment phase; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• If the specific metacarpal bone is identified in the documentation, a more precise code from the S62.32- series should be selected.