Nondisp fx of shaft of unsp MC bone, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the long, central part of an unknown metacarpal bone in the hand that has not shifted from its normal alignment. The patient is in a later stage of healing, and the fracture is taking longer than expected to mend.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed, non-displaced metacarpal shaft fracture is experiencing delayed union. It indicates that the healing process is protracted, but the bone fragments remain in their anatomical position.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and "nondisplaced" for a metacarpal shaft fracture.
• Verify that the encounter is subsequent to the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Do not use if the specific metacarpal bone (e.g., first, second) is identified in the medical record.