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

This code signifies a left-hand fracture involving the neck of the third metacarpal bone, which has shifted out of its normal alignment. The patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated displaced fracture of the left third metacarpal neck is experiencing delayed healing. It would be used when the physician is actively managing the delayed union, such as during cast changes, physical therapy assessments, or discussions about further interventions.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and specifies the left hand and third metacarpal neck.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Always pair with an external cause code if the cause of the fracture is known and relevant to the current encounter.