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

This code describes a fracture in the middle part (shaft) of the fifth metacarpal bone in the left hand, which has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a later stage of care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced left fifth metacarpal shaft fracture presents with evidence of delayed union. This would typically be documented by the physician noting slow or insufficient callus formation or persistent pain beyond the expected healing timeframe.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "shaft" of the fifth metacarpal.
• The "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with delayed healing; confirm physician documentation supports this status.
• Always verify laterality (left hand) to ensure accurate code assignment.