Disp fx of neck of oth metacarpal bone, init for opn fx

This code signifies an acute, displaced fracture of the metacarpal neck, excluding the thumb, that has broken through the skin. It indicates the initial phase of treatment for such an injury, requiring surgical intervention and ongoing care.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a new, open fracture of the neck of the second, third, fourth, or fifth metacarpal. This is appropriate when the patient is receiving initial active treatment, such as surgical repair, casting, or external fixation.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "open fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Laterality (left/right) is not specified in this code; rely on other codes or documentation for this detail.