Nondisp fx of neck of unsp MC bone, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a fracture to the neck of an unknown metacarpal bone in the hand. The fracture is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment, but the healing process is taking longer than expected.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a physician is monitoring the progress of a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced metacarpal neck fracture that is exhibiting delayed union. This includes appointments for cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging studies to assess healing, specifically when the healing timeline is prolonged.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and specifies the "neck" of the metacarpal.
• Confirm the fracture is "nondisplaced" and the encounter is "subsequent" for the fracture.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or for fractures that are healing normally.