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

This code signifies a fracture of the neck of the first metacarpal (thumb) bone in the left hand that has not shifted from its anatomical position. The patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the fracture is healing slower than expected, and this encounter is for ongoing management of that delayed healing.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced left first metacarpal neck fracture is presenting with evidence of delayed union. This includes situations where imaging shows incomplete healing beyond the typical timeframe, or clinical signs indicate persistent pain and instability.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and specifies the "left hand" and "first metacarpal neck."
• The "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with delayed healing; do not use for initial treatment or routine follow-up of a healing fracture.
• Confirm the physician's assessment explicitly mentions delayed healing or nonunion to justify this specific seventh character.