Nondisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, r hand, 7thG

Nondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, right hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture of the neck of the first metacarpal bone (thumb) in the right hand that is not displaced. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, specifically experiencing delayed healing of this fracture.

🎯When to Use

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced right first metacarpal neck fracture, and clinical documentation indicates that the fracture is not healing at the expected rate. This would typically be after initial treatment and during ongoing management to promote union.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "neck of first metacarpal."
Confirm the laterality is "right hand."
Verify the encounter is for "subsequent care" and explicitly states "delayed healing."

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.254Nondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, right hand

S62.254G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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