Disp fx of base of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand, 7thD

This code signifies a left-sided fracture at the base of the fifth metacarpal bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is progressing with expected routine healing.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters of a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the base of the left fifth metacarpal. This is appropriate when the fracture is healing without complications and the patient is receiving ongoing care, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or re-evaluation of healing progress.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "left hand" for the fifth metacarpal base fracture.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.
• Confirm the fracture location is specifically the "base" of the fifth metacarpal, as other locations would require different codes.