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

This code signifies a break in the main body (shaft) of the outermost metacarpal bone in the right hand, specifically the one connected to the little finger. The bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position, and the skin over the fracture is intact.

Apply this code for initial treatment of a patient presenting with a closed, non-displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal shaft in the right hand. This typically involves injuries like a direct blow or crush injury to the hand, often seen in sports or occupational accidents.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "shaft" to differentiate from other fracture types and locations.
• Verify the laterality is "right hand" and the specific bone is the "fifth metacarpal."
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.