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

This code signifies a break in the middle section of the third metacarpal bone in the right hand, where the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. The fracture has failed to heal properly after an initial treatment, and the patient is now receiving care for this ongoing complication.

Use this code for a patient presenting for follow-up care, evaluation, or treatment of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced right third metacarpal shaft fracture that has not united. This applies to situations where the physician is managing the nonunion, such as considering surgical intervention, bone grafting, or continued conservative management for the persistent nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and specifies the "shaft" of the third metacarpal.
• Verify the encounter is for a subsequent visit related to the fracture's nonunion, not the initial treatment.
• Always confirm laterality (right hand) is explicitly documented.