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

This code indicates a healed or chronic condition resulting from a fracture of the neck of the fifth metacarpal bone in the left hand, where the bone fragments remained in their normal anatomical alignment. It signifies that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing long-term effects or complications related to the previous fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues such as pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitations in the left hand, directly attributable to a previously sustained and now healed nondisplaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal neck. This applies to follow-up encounters for chronic conditions stemming from the original injury, not for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Always append the 7th character "S" for sequela when the patient is being treated for complications or conditions resulting from a previous injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute fracture; use the appropriate 7th character for initial or subsequent encounter.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to the historical nondisplaced fracture of the left fifth metacarpal neck.