Stress fracture, right hand, sequela

This code signifies a stress fracture in the right hand that has resulted in a long-term complication or residual effect. A stress fracture is a tiny crack in a bone, often caused by repetitive stress or overuse, and a sequela indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, but lasting consequences remain.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a current, ongoing problem or condition in the right hand that is a direct result of a previously sustained stress fracture. This includes chronic pain, deformity, nonunion, or malunion attributed to the prior stress fracture. Documentation should specify the right hand and explicitly link the current condition to the past stress fracture.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "sequela" or describes a residual condition directly resulting from a past stress fracture.
• Do not use this code for an acute stress fracture; use the appropriate acute stress fracture code.
• Always code the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion) in addition to this sequela code, if applicable and documented.