Sprain of MCP joint of right middle finger, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect condition resulting from a sprain to the joint connecting the metacarpal bone and the first phalanx of the right middle finger. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or complications directly attributable to that past sprain.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or other persistent issues in the right middle finger's metacarpophalangeal joint, where these symptoms are a direct consequence of a previously sustained sprain. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these ongoing problems, long after the acute phase of the original injury has passed.

• Requires an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, stiffness).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past sprain of the specified joint.
• Do not use for acute or subacute sprains; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.