Unsp fracture of first metacarpal bone, left hand, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from an unspecified fracture of the first metacarpal bone (thumb) in the left hand. This could include chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion, or nonunion/malunion that is still affecting the patient after the initial healing period.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a past, unspecified fracture of their left first metacarpal. It should be used when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is experiencing residual problems.

• Always sequence a sequela code after the code for the specific condition or disease that caused the sequela, if known.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a previous left first metacarpal fracture.
• Avoid using this code for acute or initial encounters; it is strictly for late effects.