Displ Rolando's fracture, l hand, subs for fx w routn heal

This code describes a displaced fracture of the base of the left thumb's first metacarpal bone, specifically a Rolando's fracture, which is a comminuted intra-articular fracture. The "D" seventh character indicates that the patient is in the healing phase and experiencing routine recovery for this specific injury.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed and treated displaced Rolando's fracture of the left hand. It signifies that the fracture is progressing as expected without complications during the healing process. Use this code when the patient is no longer in the initial acute treatment phase but has not yet reached full recovery.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "Rolando's fracture" for accurate coding.
• The "D" seventh character is crucial for subsequent encounters when routine healing is documented.
• Verify laterality (left hand) is clearly stated in the medical record.