Disp fx of base of 2nd MC bone, r hand, 7thG

Displaced fracture of base of second metacarpal bone, right hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a specific type of fracture affecting the base of the second metacarpal bone in the right hand. It indicates that the bone fragments are not properly aligned (displaced) and that the patient is in a later stage of healing where the fracture is not mending at the expected rate (delayed healing).

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the right second metacarpal base is experiencing delayed union. It signifies ongoing management of a complicated fracture healing process.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "delayed healing" for the right second metacarpal base.
Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not an initial treatment for the fracture.
Distinguish from nonunion (S62.310K) or routine healing (S62.310P) based on provider documentation.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.310Disp fx of base of second metacarpal bone, right hand

S62.310G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S62Fracture at wrist and hand level S62.0Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.00Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.001Unspecified fracture of navicular bone of right wrist S62.001A