Nondisp fx of base of second MC bone, left hand, sequela

This code indicates a healed or chronic condition resulting from a fracture at the base of the second metacarpal bone in the left hand, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of the original injury. It signifies that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects or complications.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term issues, such as pain, stiffness, or functional limitations, directly attributable to a previously sustained nondisplaced fracture of the base of the left second metacarpal. This is appropriate for follow-up visits after the initial healing period, where the focus is on the sequelae rather than the acute injury.

• Always assign a seventh character of 'S' for sequela when the patient is being treated for complications or residual effects of a past injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute fracture; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code with the relevant seventh character for initial or subsequent encounter.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to the historical fracture for accurate code assignment.