Oth fracture of second metacarpal bone, left hand, init

This code signifies a break in the second metacarpal bone of the left hand, excluding a Boxer's fracture or other specified types. It indicates that the skin over the fracture site remains intact (closed fracture) and that this is the initial medical encounter for this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting a newly diagnosed, non-displaced or displaced fracture of the left second metacarpal, provided it's not a Boxer's fracture or another type with a more specific code. This is appropriate for the initial assessment and treatment of the injury.

• Ensure the fracture is specifically of the second metacarpal and on the left hand.
• Verify the fracture is closed; open fractures require different codes.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters use different seventh characters.