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

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the shaft of the fourth metacarpal bone in the left hand, which has since healed but is still causing ongoing problems or conditions. These persistent issues are a direct consequence of the original fracture.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current condition, symptom, or complication that is a direct result of a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the shaft of the left fourth metacarpal. Examples include chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or limited range of motion attributed to the healed fracture. It should be used when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses the long-term effects.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous left fourth metacarpal shaft fracture.
• Verify the fracture was nondisplaced and located in the shaft of the fourth metacarpal of the left hand.