Disp fx of shaft of 3rd MC bone, l hand, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the third metacarpal bone in the left hand, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate, indicating delayed union.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a left third metacarpal shaft fracture that was initially displaced and is now exhibiting delayed healing. This would be used after the initial treatment phase, during ongoing management of the non-healing fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left hand" and "third metacarpal shaft" to support this specific code.
• The "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with delayed healing; verify the physician's assessment of delayed union.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures healing normally.