Nondisp fx of nk of 5th MC bone, l hand, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a fracture to the neck of the fifth metacarpal bone in their left hand. The fracture is currently stable and in the process of routine healing, meaning no complications are present.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient is being monitored for a healing, nondisplaced fracture of the left fifth metacarpal neck. This includes routine follow-up appointments, cast changes, or imaging to assess healing progress without any reported complications or delayed healing.

• Ensure the "D" seventh character is used only for subsequent encounters during the routine healing phase.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the neck of the fifth metacarpal and on the left hand.
• Do not use this code if the fracture is displaced, experiencing delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion; different seventh characters or codes would apply.