Nondisp fx of shaft of 3rd MC bone, r hand, 7thG

Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of third metacarpal bone, right hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture in the middle part (shaft) of the third metacarpal bone in the right hand, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The patient is in a later stage of care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced right third metacarpal shaft fracture is experiencing delayed healing. This typically applies when the fracture site is not showing expected callus formation or union within the anticipated timeframe for this type of injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and specifies the "shaft" of the third metacarpal.
Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care and that delayed healing is explicitly documented by the provider.
Verify laterality (right hand) is accurately reflected in the medical record.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.352Nondisp fx of shaft of third metacarpal bone, right hand

S62.352G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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