Nondisp fx of base of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand, 7thB

This code signifies a break in the base of the fifth metacarpal bone (the bone connecting the little finger to the wrist) in the left hand. The fracture is described as "nondisplaced," meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment, and "open," indicating a wound that communicates with the fracture site. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed, nondisplaced open fracture of the base of the left fifth metacarpal. This would include situations where the patient is undergoing initial evaluation, reduction, and/or surgical repair of the open fracture. It should be used for the first time the patient is seen for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" for the base of the fifth metacarpal.
• Verify the laterality is "left hand" and the encounter is "initial" for this specific injury.
• Do not use this code for subsequent encounters or for closed fractures.