Nondisp fx of shaft of second MC bone, right hand, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the shaft of the second metacarpal bone in the right hand, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of the original injury. It indicates that the patient is presenting for care related to a long-term effect or complication of this past fracture, rather than the acute injury itself.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or functional limitation) directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced shaft fracture of the right second metacarpal. This applies when the acute phase of the fracture treatment is complete, and the patient is experiencing ongoing issues.

• Always assign this sequela code as a secondary diagnosis, with the primary diagnosis reflecting the specific sequela being treated (e.g., M25.541 for pain in right hand).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old, nondisplaced right second metacarpal shaft fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code.