Nondisp fx of shaft of 3rd MC bone, l hand, 7thG

Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of third metacarpal bone, left hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a break in the middle part (shaft) of the third metacarpal bone in the patient's left hand that has not shifted out of alignment. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than typically expected.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting a patient's visit for ongoing management of a left third metacarpal shaft fracture that is not displaced, and the provider notes delayed union or healing. This would be used for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for the fracture.
Verify the fracture is of the shaft of the third metacarpal and is nondisplaced.
Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment or a sequela.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.353Nondisp fx of shaft of third metacarpal bone, left hand

S62.353G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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