Nondisp fx of shaft of second MC bone, right hand, init

This diagnosis code signifies a break in the long, central part of the second metacarpal bone in the right hand. The bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment, meaning no significant displacement has occurred. This code is used for the initial treatment of such a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a non-displaced fracture of the shaft of the right second metacarpal, where the skin remains intact over the fracture site. This typically occurs following direct trauma to the hand, such as a fall or impact. It is appropriate for the initial evaluation, imaging, and treatment planning.

• Confirm the fracture location is specifically the shaft of the second metacarpal and not the head or base.
• Verify laterality (right hand) and the absence of displacement from imaging reports.
• Ensure this is the initial encounter for this specific fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different 7th character.