Unsp fracture of fourth metacarpal bone, right hand, init

This code signifies an unconfirmed fracture of the fourth metacarpal bone in the right hand. It indicates that the fracture is closed (skin intact) and this is the initial treatment encounter for the injury. The specific type or location of the fracture within the fourth metacarpal is not documented.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a suspected or confirmed fracture of the right fourth metacarpal, but the medical record lacks details regarding the fracture's specific morphology (e.g., transverse, oblique, comminuted). It should be used for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, prior to definitive surgical or non-surgical management.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "right hand" and "fourth metacarpal."
• Only use for initial encounters of closed fractures; subsequent encounters or open fractures require different codes.
• If the fracture type is later identified, a more specific code should be used for subsequent encounters.