Disp fx of neck of metacarpal bone, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the neck of a metacarpal bone (excluding the thumb) that is out of alignment. The patient is presenting for follow-up care, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate. This indicates a complication in the healing process.

Use this code for a patient who has previously been diagnosed with a displaced metacarpal neck fracture (other than the thumb) and is now returning for a subsequent visit. The physician's documentation must explicitly state that the fracture is experiencing delayed healing. This code is appropriate for encounters where treatment for the delayed healing is being provided or monitored.

• Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is of the "neck" of an "other metacarpal" (not the thumb).
• Confirm the fracture is "displaced" as this is a specific characteristic of the code.