Disp fx of shaft of unspecified metacarpal bone, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a displaced fracture of the shaft of an unknown metacarpal bone. This means the initial injury has healed, but there are residual issues directly attributable to the original fracture.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or functional impairment in the hand that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained and healed displaced metacarpal shaft fracture. This code is used after the acute and subacute phases of healing are complete.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior metacarpal fracture.
• The "S" at the end indicates sequela; do not use this code for the initial or subsequent encounter for the acute fracture.