Disp fx of base of third MC bone, right hand, sequela

This code signifies a past fracture of the base of the third metacarpal bone in the right hand that was displaced, and the patient is now experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect from that injury. This could include chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, nonunion, or malunion resulting from the original fracture. The "sequela" indicates that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses a persistent issue.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient presents with a chronic condition or complication directly attributable to a previously sustained, displaced fracture of the base of the right third metacarpal. This would include follow-up visits for ongoing physical therapy due to limited range of motion, management of chronic pain, or evaluation for surgical correction of a malunion. Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M25.541 for pain in right hand, M21.041 for malunion of fracture, right hand).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced fracture of the right third metacarpal base.
• This code is for sequela only; never use it for the initial or subsequent encounter for an active fracture.