Disp fx of base of third metacarpal bone, left hand, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a previously displaced fracture at the base of the third metacarpal bone in the left hand. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient is still experiencing a long-term effect or complication directly attributable to that past fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current symptoms, functional limitations, or complications (e.g., chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, arthritis, limited range of motion) that are a direct consequence of a previously treated and healed displaced fracture of the left third metacarpal base. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial fracture treatment has concluded and the acute phase has passed.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the condition is a late effect of the original injury.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) identifying the specific sequela (e.g., M25.542 for pain in left hand).
• Do not use for initial encounters or active treatment of an acute fracture; those require codes from the acute fracture series.