Nondisp fx of base of third MC bone, r hand, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the base of the third metacarpal bone in the right hand that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The fracture is classified as an open fracture, meaning there is a break in the skin overlying the fracture site, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of this injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with an open, nondisplaced fracture at the base of the third metacarpal bone of the right hand. This would typically be used in emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or during the first surgical repair of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" for the base of the third metacarpal.
• Verify laterality (right hand) is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.