Nondisp fx of shaft of third MC bone, left hand, sequela

This code indicates a past, healed fracture of the shaft of the third metacarpal bone in the left hand, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of injury. The "sequela" designation signifies that the patient is currently experiencing a residual condition or complication directly resulting from this old fracture, even though the fracture itself has healed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term problem, such as chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or nerve damage, that is directly attributable to a previously sustained and now healed nondisplaced fracture of the left third metacarpal shaft. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the focus is on managing these persistent effects rather than the acute treatment of the fracture.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old fracture and specifies the left hand and third metacarpal shaft.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the acute fracture or for routine follow-up without a persistent, related complication.