Disp fx of shaft of 3rd MC bone, r hand, 7thP

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the third metacarpal bone in the right hand that has not healed correctly, resulting in malunion. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this specific fracture, where the bone segments have united in an abnormal position.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose right third metacarpal shaft fracture has healed with a noticeable deformity or misalignment. This is appropriate for encounters where the malunion is being assessed, monitored, or treated, such as for pain, functional limitation, or surgical planning for corrective osteotomy.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right hand" and "third metacarpal shaft" to support this precise code.
• Verify that "malunion" is explicitly stated or clearly implied by the clinical findings (e.g., "healed with angulation," "deformity").
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture, not the initial treatment or a sequela of a fully healed fracture.