Nondisp fx of neck of third MC bone, right hand, init

This code signifies a break in the neck of the third metacarpal bone in the right hand that has not shifted out of its normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates that this is the first time the patient is being treated for this particular injury, and the skin over the fracture is intact.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, stable fracture of the right third metacarpal neck, confirmed by imaging, where the skin is not broken. This would be appropriate for the initial evaluation and management of such an injury, prior to any definitive treatment like casting or splinting.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "neck of third metacarpal" on the right hand.
• Verify that this is indeed the patient's first encounter for this specific fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; if open, a different code would be required.