Nondisp fx of shaft of 3rd MC bone, l hand, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the middle part (shaft) of the third metacarpal bone in the left hand. The bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment (nondisplaced), and the fracture has an associated open wound, indicating communication with the external environment. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, nondisplaced open fracture of the shaft of their left third metacarpal. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing initial evaluation, surgical repair, or casting for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" for the shaft of the third metacarpal.
• Verify the laterality is "left hand" and that this is indeed the "initial encounter" for treatment.
• Distinguish from closed fractures, displaced fractures, or fractures of other metacarpal bones.