Disp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand, sequela

This code signifies a past fracture of the neck of the first metacarpal bone (thumb) in the left hand that was displaced, and the patient is now experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect directly related to that previous injury. These sequelae can include chronic pain, limited range of motion, malunion, or nonunion.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues stemming from a previously sustained, displaced fracture of the left thumb metacarpal neck, and the acute phase of the fracture has passed. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing the chronic consequences of the initial injury.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced fracture of the left first metacarpal neck.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; it is specifically for sequelae.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as M25.542 for chronic pain in the left hand or M96.0 for pseudarthrosis following fusion.