Nondisplaced fracture of trapezium, right wrist, sequela

This code signifies a past injury to the trapezium bone in the right wrist, specifically a fracture that did not involve displacement of the bone fragments. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication that is a direct result of that previous fracture, even if the fracture itself has healed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or complications (e.g., chronic pain, stiffness, arthritis) in the right wrist that are directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced trapezium fracture. It is appropriate for follow-up encounters long after the initial fracture treatment has concluded.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the current condition or symptom being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current complaint to the historical nondisplaced right trapezium fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; it is exclusively for sequelae.