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

This code signifies a fracture of the neck of the third metacarpal bone in the left hand, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It indicates that the patient is in a follow-up phase of treatment, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a displaced fracture of the left third metacarpal neck, and the healing process is progressing routinely. It should be used after the initial treatment has been rendered and during follow-up visits where the focus is on monitoring routine healing.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "displaced" and "neck of third metacarpal" on the left hand.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.
• Confirm the encounter is for fracture care and not for unrelated conditions.