Nondisp fx of base of fifth MC bone, r hand, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the base of the fifth metacarpal bone in the right hand, which is not displaced. The fracture is open, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site, and this code is used for the initial treatment of the injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with an open fracture at the base of the right fifth metacarpal. This typically occurs following direct trauma to the hand, such as a crush injury or a fall. It is used when the fracture fragments remain in their anatomical alignment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "open fracture" and "initial encounter" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify laterality (right hand) and the specific bone (fifth metacarpal base) are clearly stated in the medical record.
• Do not use this code for subsequent encounters or for displaced fractures.