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

This code signifies a past fracture of the neck of the fifth metacarpal bone in the right hand that has healed in a displaced position, leading to persistent symptoms or complications. The displacement indicates that the bone fragments were not perfectly aligned during healing, which can result in ongoing functional limitations or pain.

This code is appropriate when documenting the long-term effects or complications stemming from a previously displaced fracture of the right fifth metacarpal neck. It should be used for encounters where the patient is being treated for sequelae such as malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, deformity, or functional impairment directly attributable to the old injury.

• Only use this code for conditions that are a direct result of the healed fracture, not for the initial acute injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced fracture of the right fifth metacarpal neck.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as chronic pain (G89.-) or malunion (M84.0-), if applicable and supported by documentation.