Disp fx of nk of 3rd MC bone, r hand, 7thD

Displaced fracture of neck of third metacarpal bone, right hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the neck of the third metacarpal bone in the right hand, which is currently displaced. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a displaced right third metacarpal neck fracture that is progressing through routine healing. It would be used after the initial treatment phase, such as cast changes, follow-up X-rays confirming routine healing, or physical therapy sessions during the healing period.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "right hand" and "third metacarpal" to support code assignment.
Verify the "D" seventh character is appropriate for subsequent encounters with routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.
Confirm the fracture is explicitly documented as "displaced" to differentiate from non-displaced fractures.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.332Disp fx of neck of third metacarpal bone, right hand

S62.332D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9 V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S62Fracture at wrist and hand level S62.0Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.00Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.001