Nondisp fx of shaft of first MC bone, left hand, sequela

This code indicates a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the shaft of the first metacarpal bone (thumb) in the left hand, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of the original injury. It signifies that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is now experiencing long-term effects or complications related to the prior injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues such as pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or deformity in the left thumb, directly attributable to a previously sustained and now healed nondisplaced fracture of the first metacarpal shaft. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic sequelae after the initial healing period.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., M25.542 for pain in left hand).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous nondisplaced fracture of the left first metacarpal shaft.
• Verify that the "S" seventh character is appropriate for the encounter, indicating a sequela.