Nondisp fx of neck of third MC bone, right hand, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained fracture of the neck of the third metacarpal bone in the right hand. The original fracture was "nondisplaced," meaning the bone fragments remained in their anatomical alignment. The sequela could include chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitations related to the old injury.

This code is used when a patient presents with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a healed or old nondisplaced fracture of the right third metacarpal neck. This applies when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses residual issues.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old fracture and specifies the right hand, third metacarpal, and nondisplaced nature of the original injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; it is exclusively for sequelae.