Unspecified fracture of left hand, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of an unspecified bone in the left hand that is currently in the healing phase, but the healing process is progressing slower than expected. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this particular fracture, which has not yet fully united.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a left hand fracture, and the physician documents delayed union or non-union concerns. It should be used when the specific bone fractured in the hand was not initially identified or is not relevant to the current encounter.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" or "non-union" for the left hand fracture.
• Verify that this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Confirm that the specific bone fractured in the hand remains unspecified in the medical record.