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

This code signifies a healed or residual condition stemming from a nondisplaced fracture of the shaft of the fifth metacarpal bone in the left hand. It indicates that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is now experiencing long-term effects or complications related to the previous injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of chronic pain, stiffness, or deformity directly attributable to a previously sustained nondisplaced left fifth metacarpal shaft fracture. This code is appropriate when the initial fracture has healed, but ongoing issues persist.

• 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 previous left fifth metacarpal shaft fracture.
• Verify the fracture was indeed nondisplaced and located in the shaft of the fifth metacarpal on the left hand.