Disp fx of neck of unspecified metacarpal bone, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the neck of an unspecified metacarpal bone that was displaced at the time of the fracture. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication that is a direct result of the original, now healed, fracture.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previously displaced fracture of the neck of a metacarpal bone, and the specific metacarpal involved is not documented. Examples include chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, or functional limitations directly attributable to the old injury.

• Only use this code for conditions that are a direct consequence of the healed fracture, not for the acute injury itself.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior displaced metacarpal neck fracture.
• If the specific metacarpal (e.g., second, third) is identified in the documentation, a more specific code should be used.