Nondisp fx of neck of third metacarpal bone, left hand, init

This code signifies a break in the neck of the third metacarpal bone in the left hand that has not shifted out of its normal alignment. This injury is considered a closed fracture, meaning the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for the initial visit or treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the left third metacarpal neck. It is used when the fracture has not broken through the skin.

• Confirm the fracture is specifically of the third metacarpal and on the left hand.
• Verify the fracture is documented as "nondisplaced" and "closed."
• Ensure this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.