Unsp fracture of third metacarpal bone, right hand, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from an unspecified fracture of the third metacarpal bone in the right hand. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient is now experiencing residual problems directly attributable to that past fracture.

Utilize this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or restricted range of motion in the right hand, specifically linked to a previously sustained, but now healed, third metacarpal fracture. This code is appropriate when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of treatment for the fracture itself.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior third metacarpal fracture.
• Verify that the laterality (right hand) and bone (third metacarpal) are accurately reflected in the medical record.