Disp fx of shaft of fifth MC bone, right hand, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a displaced fracture of the shaft of the fifth metacarpal bone in the right hand, where the patient is now experiencing residual effects or complications directly attributable to that original fracture. These sequelae could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or nerve damage.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with long-term problems or conditions that are a direct consequence of a previously healed or unhealed displaced fracture of the right fifth metacarpal shaft. It should be used for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues, not for the initial acute injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., M25.541 for chronic right hand pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past right fifth metacarpal shaft fracture.
• Verify the fracture was indeed displaced and involved the shaft of the fifth metacarpal on the right hand.