Nondisp fx of shaft of 5th MC bone, l hand, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the middle portion (shaft) of the fifth metacarpal bone in the left hand, where the bone fragments remain in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues were compromised, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed open fracture of the shaft of the left fifth metacarpal that has not undergone reduction or definitive treatment. This would include cases where the patient is seen in the emergency department or for their first orthopedic consultation following the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the laterality (left hand) and the specific bone (fifth metacarpal shaft) are explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters would require a different seventh character.