Unsp fracture of fourth metacarpal bone, right hand, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from an unspecified fracture of the fourth metacarpal bone in the right hand. It signifies that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is now experiencing a chronic issue related to the previous injury.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, limited range of motion, deformity) directly attributable to a past, unspecified fracture of the right fourth metacarpal. It should be used after the initial healing period of the fracture.

• Always use a seventh character of 'S' for sequela when documenting a late effect of an injury.
• Code the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion) first, followed by this sequela code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous right fourth metacarpal fracture.