Disp fx of shaft of 4th MC bone, l hand, 7thK

Displaced fracture of shaft of fourth metacarpal bone, left hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the fourth metacarpal bone in the left hand, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. Crucially, this code is used when the fracture has failed to heal properly and the patient is presenting for ongoing treatment of this nonunion.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for a previously diagnosed, displaced fracture of the left fourth metacarpal shaft that has not united. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing further evaluation, conservative management, or surgical intervention specifically for the nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character "K" indicating a subsequent encounter for a fracture with nonunion.
Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "nonunion" for the left fourth metacarpal shaft.
Do not use for initial fracture treatment or for malunion (improperly healed but united).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.325Disp fx of shaft of fourth metacarpal bone, left hand

S62.325K(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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