Nondisp fx of shaft of unsp MC bone, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a break in the middle portion (shaft) of an unknown metacarpal bone in the hand. The fracture has not shifted out of alignment and is healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a healthcare provider is monitoring the routine healing of a nondisplaced metacarpal shaft fracture. This includes follow-up appointments for cast checks, splint changes, or general assessment of healing progress.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "shaft" of the metacarpal.
• The "D" in the seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter with routine healing.
• Confirm that the specific metacarpal bone (e.g., first, second) was not identified in the initial diagnosis.