Oth fracture of fifth metacarpal bone, right hand, init

This code signifies a fracture of the fifth metacarpal bone in the right hand, excluding specific types like Boxer's fractures. It indicates that the skin over the fracture site is intact, and this is the initial medical encounter for this particular injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced or displaced, closed fracture of the right fifth metacarpal bone, not otherwise specified. This would apply to injuries resulting from direct trauma or falls where the bone is broken but the skin remains unbroken.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right hand" and "fifth metacarpal" to support this code.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" and this is the "initial encounter" for treatment.
• If the fracture is a Boxer's fracture, a more specific code (S62.35-) should be used.