Disp fx of shaft of second MC bone, left hand, sequela

This code signifies a past fracture of the shaft of the second metacarpal bone in the left hand that was displaced, and the patient is now experiencing a long-term consequence or complication directly related to that previous injury. These sequelae can include chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, limited range of motion, or nerve damage. The original fracture has healed, but its lasting effects are still present.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a condition that is a direct residual effect of a previously healed, displaced fracture of the shaft of the left second metacarpal. This applies to follow-up visits where the focus is on managing the chronic complications rather than the acute healing of the fracture itself. It is appropriate when the initial injury occurred in the past and the current symptoms are a direct result of that old injury.

• Always assign a sequela code when the patient is presenting for a complication or late effect of a healed injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced fracture of the left second metacarpal shaft.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture or for routine follow-up without documented sequelae.