Oth fx second MC bone, right hand, subs for fx w delay heal

Other fracture of second metacarpal bone, right hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the second metacarpal bone in the right hand that is not healing at the expected rate. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care for this specific injury, and the healing process is prolonged.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed right second metacarpal fracture is seen for ongoing management due to delayed union or non-union. This would include follow-up appointments where imaging confirms slow healing or clinical signs suggest the fracture is not progressing as anticipated.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character "G" for subsequent encounter with delayed healing.
Ensure documentation specifies the right hand and the second metacarpal.
Distinguish from routine follow-up (D) or malunion (K) for this fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.390Other fracture of second metacarpal bone, right hand

S62.390G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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