Disp fx of base of 4th MC bone, l hand, 7thD

Displaced fracture of base of fourth metacarpal bone, left hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture at the base of the fourth metacarpal bone in the left hand, which is out of its normal alignment. The patient is currently in a phase of routine healing following initial treatment for this specific fracture.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is recovering from a displaced fracture of the left fourth metacarpal base and the healing process is proceeding as expected. It would be used after the initial treatment has been rendered and during subsequent appointments focused on monitoring healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "base of fourth metacarpal" for the left hand.
The 7th character "D" is crucial, indicating a subsequent encounter for routine healing.
Do not use this code for initial treatment or for nonunion/malunion complications.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.315Disp fx of base of fourth metacarpal bone, left hand

S62.315D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9 V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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