Nondisp fx of shaft of oth metacarpal bone, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the long, central part (shaft) of any metacarpal bone other than the first (thumb) metacarpal, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. It indicates that this is the initial treatment for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a closed, non-displaced fracture of the shaft of the second, third, fourth, or fifth metacarpal. This is appropriate for injuries such as those sustained from a direct blow to the hand or a fall, where the skin remains intact and no surgical reduction is immediately required.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "shaft" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that this is the patient's initial visit for this specific fracture.
• Distinguish from displaced fractures, fractures of the metacarpal head or base, and open fractures, which require different codes.