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

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the main body (shaft) of the fourth metacarpal bone in the right hand, which was not displaced at the time of the fracture. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication that is a direct result of that old fracture.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a long-term issue, such as chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion, or nonunion, that is directly attributable to a previously sustained and healed (or healing) nondisplaced fracture of the right fourth metacarpal shaft. It should be used when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses a residual problem.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M25.541 for pain in right hand).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture or for follow-up care during the healing phase.