Nondisp fx of second metatarsal bone, right foot, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the second metatarsal bone of the right foot that did not result in displacement of the bone fragments. The "sequela" indicator means the patient is presenting for treatment or evaluation of a condition that is a direct consequence or late effect of this previously healed fracture.

This code is appropriate when a patient is being seen for ongoing issues such as chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or other long-term complications directly attributable to a prior nondisplaced fracture of the right second metatarsal. It should be used after the initial healing phase of the fracture has passed.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae (e.g., M79.674 for pain in right foot, M21.974 for unspecified acquired deformity of right foot).