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

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the neck of the fourth metacarpal bone in the left hand, where the bone fragments remained in their normal anatomical alignment. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition that is a late effect or complication of the original fracture, rather than the acute injury itself. This could include ongoing pain, stiffness, or functional limitations directly attributable to the healed or healing fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current problem or condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the neck of the left fourth metacarpal. This is appropriate for follow-up visits after the initial healing phase, when the focus is on long-term effects or complications. It should not be used for the initial acute injury.

• Always assign an additional code to describe the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, stiffness).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past fracture of the left fourth metacarpal neck.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code from the S62.3- category.