What is the code for a traumatic fracture of the fifth metacarpal shaft on the right hand with delayed healing? a. S62.306G b. S62.326G c. S62.327D d. S62.316G
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What is the code for a traumatic fracture of the fifth metacarpal shaft on the right hand with delayed healing? a. S62.306G b. S62.326G c. S62.327D d. S62.316G
Solution
The correct code for a traumatic fracture of the fifth metacarpal shaft on the right hand with delayed healing is S62.306G.
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