Nondisp fx of nk of 3rd MC bone, r hand, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the neck of the third metacarpal bone in the right hand that has not shifted from its anatomical position. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing nonunion, meaning it is failing to heal properly.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced right third metacarpal neck fracture is being treated for complications related to nonunion. This would include evaluations, treatments, or procedures aimed at addressing the failed healing process.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "nonunion" for the right third metacarpal neck.
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Do not use this code if the fracture is displaced or if the nonunion is not explicitly documented.