Nondisp fx of neck of first MC bone, right hand, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a nondisplaced fracture of the neck of the first metacarpal bone in the right hand. It indicates that the initial fracture has resolved, but the patient is still experiencing a long-term effect or complication directly attributable to that past injury.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion) directly related to a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the right thumb metacarpal neck. It should be used after the acute phase of the fracture has passed and the patient is receiving treatment for the lasting effects.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical fracture of the right first metacarpal neck.
• Verify that the fracture was indeed nondisplaced and located at the neck of the first metacarpal.