Disp fx of neck of third metacarpal bone, left hand, init

This code describes a break in the neck of the third metacarpal bone in the left hand, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. This type of fracture is often caused by direct trauma or a "boxer's fracture" mechanism.

Apply this code when documenting an initial patient encounter for a closed fracture of the left third metacarpal neck that is explicitly described as displaced. This is appropriate for the initial treatment of such an injury, prior to any definitive surgical or non-surgical intervention.

• Confirm laterality (left hand) and the specific bone (third metacarpal) are documented.
• Ensure the fracture is explicitly stated as "displaced" and "closed" for accurate coding.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for this specific injury.