Displaced Rolando's fracture, unspecified hand, sequela

This code signifies a past injury to the base of the thumb metacarpal, specifically a Rolando's fracture, which was displaced at the time of the original injury. "Sequela" indicates that the patient is now experiencing residual effects or complications directly related to that old fracture. These effects could include chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitations.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term complications or residual problems stemming from a previously sustained and healed, displaced Rolando's fracture of an unspecified hand. This applies when the acute phase of the fracture treatment is complete, and the current encounter addresses the lasting impact of the injury. It is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic issues related to the old fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to the past displaced Rolando's fracture.
• "Unspecified hand" means the medical record does not specify whether the right or left hand was affected.
• Always sequence this sequela code first if it is the primary reason for the encounter, followed by codes for the specific residual conditions (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).