Nondisp fx of nk of 3rd MC bone, l hand, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the neck of the third metacarpal bone in the left hand that is not displaced. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is not progressing to union at the expected rate.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced fracture of the left third metacarpal neck, and the physician documents that the healing process is slower than anticipated. This code is appropriate for encounters where the focus is on managing the delayed healing, such as cast changes, physical therapy assessments, or imaging to monitor bone union.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the left third metacarpal neck fracture.
• Verify the fracture is nondisplaced; displaced fractures would require a different code.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.