Disp fx of shaft of 5th MC bone, l hand, 7thG

Displaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the fifth metacarpal bone in the left hand, which is displaced. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is exhibiting delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to unite.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed displaced left fifth metacarpal shaft fracture that is not healing at the anticipated rate. This would typically be documented by the physician as delayed union or delayed healing during a subsequent encounter.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "shaft" for the fifth metacarpal.
Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not initial treatment, and that delayed healing is explicitly noted.
Laterality (left hand) is crucial for accurate code selection.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.327Disp fx of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand

S62.327G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

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