Nondisp fx of shaft of 5th MC bone, r hand, 7thG

This code signifies a delayed healing process for a nondisplaced fracture located in the shaft of the fifth metacarpal bone of the right hand. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where the fracture is not progressing to union at the expected rate.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a right fifth metacarpal shaft fracture, initially nondisplaced, is showing signs of delayed healing. This would apply when the physician documents a need for continued management due to insufficient callus formation or persistent pain beyond the typical healing timeframe.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture site.
• Verify the fracture is nondisplaced and located in the shaft of the fifth metacarpal, right hand.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different code.