Nondisp fx of base of second MC bone, left hand, 7thB

This code signifies a break in the base of the second metacarpal bone in the patient's left hand. The fracture is described as nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. This specific code is for the initial treatment of an open fracture, indicating the skin was broken at the time of injury, exposing the bone.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, nondisplaced fracture at the base of the second metacarpal of the left hand, where the injury involved an open wound. This would be used for the acute care, surgical repair, or initial casting/splinting of such an injury.

• Ensure the laterality (left hand) is accurately documented.
• Verify the fracture is indeed nondisplaced and located at the base of the second metacarpal.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for an open fracture; subsequent encounters or closed fractures will require different codes.