Disp fx of neck of oth metacarpal bone, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the neck of any metacarpal bone other than the thumb, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific code is used when the fracture is newly diagnosed and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a new, closed fracture of the neck of the second, third, fourth, or fifth metacarpal bone, where imaging confirms displacement of the bone fragments. This is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter, such as in an emergency department or initial orthopedic consultation.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the fracture involves the neck of the metacarpal, not the shaft or base.
• Verify it's an "other" metacarpal (2nd-5th) and not the thumb (1st metacarpal).