Disp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, r hand, 7thG

This code signifies a break in the main body of the first metacarpal bone (thumb) in the right hand, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. This particular encounter is for ongoing management of the fracture, which is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced right first metacarpal shaft fracture is presenting with evidence of delayed healing. This includes situations where the fracture site is still mobile, there's persistent pain, or radiographic studies show insufficient callus formation after the typical healing period.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is of the shaft of the first metacarpal and is displaced.
• Always sequence this code after the primary reason for the encounter if applicable.