Disloc of MC (bone), proximal end of unsp hand, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from a previous dislocation of the proximal end of a metacarpal bone in an unspecified hand. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past injury, rather than an acute dislocation.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or deformity in the hand that are a direct consequence of a previously treated metacarpal dislocation. This applies when the initial injury has healed, but residual problems persist.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, arthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past metacarpal dislocation.
• Verify that the hand (left or right) is truly unspecified in the medical record before using this code.