Nondisp fx of shaft of 5th MC bone, l hand, 7thD

This code indicates a patient is receiving follow-up care for a broken bone in the shaft of the fifth metacarpal (the long bone connecting the little finger to the wrist) in their left hand. The fracture was not displaced, meaning the bone fragments remained in their normal alignment, and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent encounters for a left fifth metacarpal shaft fracture that was initially nondisplaced and is now in a routine healing phase. This would include office visits for cast checks, removal of immobilization devices, or follow-up imaging to assess healing progress, provided no complications have arisen.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left hand" and "fifth metacarpal shaft" to support this precise code.
• The "D" seventh character signifies a subsequent encounter for a fracture with routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/complicated healing.
• Confirm the fracture was nondisplaced at the time of initial diagnosis and remains so during the follow-up period.