Unspecified fracture of right hand, init

This code signifies a fracture of an unspecified bone within the right hand, where the skin remains intact over the injury site. It indicates the initial treatment or evaluation for this type of injury. The specific bone involved in the fracture is not documented.

This code is appropriate for documenting a patient's first presentation for a right hand fracture when the physician's documentation does not specify which carpal, metacarpal, or phalangeal bone is broken. It is used when the fracture is closed, meaning there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site.

• Only use this code when the specific bone fractured in the right hand is truly unknown or not documented.
• Always strive for a more specific fracture code if the documentation allows (e.g., S62.3_ for metacarpal fractures).
• Ensure the "A" (initial encounter) seventh character is appropriate for the patient's current visit.