Other fracture of first metacarpal bone, right hand, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a previous fracture of the first metacarpal bone (thumb) in the right hand. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing long-term effects or complications related to that past fracture. These sequelae could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or post-traumatic arthritis.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a prior right first metacarpal fracture. This applies to follow-up visits for chronic symptoms, evaluation of long-term complications, or when the initial injury is no longer acute but its effects persist.

• Always link this sequela code with an external cause code (V00-Y99) if the original injury cause is known and relevant.
• Do not use this code for an acute fracture; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code from the S62.2 category.
• Ensure documentation clearly supports the "sequela" nature of the condition, indicating a past injury and current residual effects.