Nondisp fx of fifth metatarsal bone, unsp foot, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a nondisplaced fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone in an unspecified foot. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that past fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms (e.g., pain, stiffness, deformity, functional limitation) that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained and healed nondisplaced fifth metatarsal fracture. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues, not for the initial injury or acute healing phase.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by any additional codes identifying the specific residual condition (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to the historical nondisplaced fifth metatarsal fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute fractures; those require codes from the initial injury section.