Nondisp fx of base of 2nd MC bone, r hand, 7thD

Nondisplaced fracture of base of second metacarpal bone, right hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a healing fracture of the base of the second metacarpal bone in the right hand, which was initially nondisplaced. The patient is in a routine healing phase, indicating expected recovery without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is recovering from a right second metacarpal base fracture that was originally nondisplaced. This is appropriate when the fracture is healing as expected and no further acute treatment or complications are being addressed.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the fracture is specifically of the base of the second metacarpal.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care with routine healing.
Verify the laterality is right hand.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.340Nondisp fx of base of second metacarpal bone, right hand

S62.340D(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