Nondisp fx of base of 5th MC bone, r hand, 7thP

This code signifies a previously treated fracture at the base of the fifth metacarpal bone in the right hand, which has healed in an imperfect or misaligned position (malunion). The initial fracture was nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments did not separate significantly. This code is used when the patient is receiving ongoing care for this specific malunion.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being evaluated or treated for complications arising from a malunited fracture of the right fifth metacarpal base. This includes scenarios such as pain, functional limitations, or consideration of corrective surgery due to the malunion. It is appropriate when the initial fracture treatment has concluded, and the current encounter addresses the suboptimal healing outcome.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the right hand and fifth metacarpal base.
• Verify that the initial fracture was indeed nondisplaced, as this is a specific characteristic of the code.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the fracture would use a different code.